Lettuce Of Choice Sliced Fresh Mushrooms Sliced Small Carrots Diced Green Onions Sliced Radishes Diced Bell Pepper Fresh Avocado Marinated Artichoke Hearts Marinated Artichoke Crowns Marinated Mushrooms Marinated Brussel Sprouts Marinated Asparagus Bean Sprouts Alfalfa Sprouts Bacon Bits Croutons Sliced Cucumber Sliced Zucchini Grated Cheddar Cheese Grated Parmesan Cheese Grated Monterey Jack Cheese Fresh Or Canned Shrimp Fresh Or Canned Crab Dressings Of Choice Over the years I have gotten to where I will put just about anything in a tossed summer salad. To add some variety to your summertime salads try any or all of these ingredients. Try leaving out the lettuce sometime, it makes for an interesting salad. From: Syd’s Cookbook.