Having your own vegetable garden means never having to wish for a big delicious salad. One of my all time favourite salads comes from a restaurant named Buca di Beppo, and it is their famous Italian apple and gorgonzola mix. What makes this salad so great is that it can be made in a simple form, or bolstered with additions like shrimp, or chicken should you need something more substantial. Still, if all you are craving is a fruit and vegetable blend then this will be one you will want to give a try.
The recipe calls for Romaine lettuce, but I have used both Bib and Iceberg, and loved them equally. So, I think any lettuce you are growing will work just fine, because this is really about the red onion, tart apple, dried cranberries and walnuts. The dressing is a white wine vinaigrette, and I should mention that you need not make it from scratch as store bought will suffice. However, the nuts are very important. If you are trying to keep it authentic then you will want spiced walnuts, because they truly are the crowning touch on this one.