My cool season garden provides endless combinations of vegetables and some fruits for luscious winter salads. Often, I wander through the garden gathering what catches my fancy or needs to be harvested. I usually have about four kinds of lettuce growing—reds and greens which provide the base for my composition.

My salads are artistic compositions with varied colors and textures. Dressings come together with citrus juices, various vinegars and extra virgin olive oil. Nuts and crumbled cheese add substance sometimes. Be inspired as you survey your winter garden or make selections in the produce aisle.

Be inspired!