Day Three Hundred and Ninety Five : Salads...

Last night while walking around the unfamiliar streets of Ann Arbor, Michigan looking for something to pick up for a quick dinner, I noticed a trend when it came to vegetarian options, there were a few basic salads one could get, hummus and pita chips, pastas and pizzas, maybe even a middle eastern sort of falafel opportunity, even a few places that had create your own salad but no unique combinations of veggies, greens, cheese, and more. Maybe that's because this is a college town and you don't necessarily want to put something on the menu that might not appeal to the masses but why not push the envelope a little bit.

Even though I got a simple salad, I got to thinking what if I could create a new salad that would feature on some of these menus around Ann Arbor that might be a little bit different from the norm except that would still appeal to the college aged student?

What would go into this salad? 

A salad composed of Frisee, chopped apples, roasted turnips, roasted walnut, apple chips, homemade sauteed multigrain croutons with garlic and shallots and goat brie topped with a poached egg? A salad meant to be light yet filling, full of bold yet delicate flavors bridging the seasonal gap between winter and spring. Enjoyed with a nice glass of Gruner Veltliner wine.

Stay tuned for a trip to Zingerman's deli and creamery tomorrow folks!

Have a great Friday night!