Making a meal for someone - salad or no?

[Gumbo4x4]

So, we have a dear friend. Single mom with 8 people under her roof including grandkids and daughters’ boyfriends. It’s a chaotic existence at times, and though they’re not a charity case, finances are often strained and she frequently mentions things like skipping beef in favor of chicken for financial reasons. We’re bringing her a nice prepped meal for Christmas & we know she’d be thrilled to get it. So far:

Pot roast
Corn casserole
Potatoes
Dinner rolls

The more we think about it, I think perhaps we should throw a simple salad together as well. Thoughts?

 

[Anchored]

I would definitely include something green. Salad or asparagus or broccoli or something.
I try to make sure my family eats something green at every meal

 

[lynxstch]

I would add one. If they don't it with that meal, they could have it for lunch the next day. That is very nice and thoughtful of you to do for them

 

[RedAngie]

Sure, why not? How about throwing dessert in as well?

 

[Meriweather]

I would.....but then I like salads with almost every meal.
That is a very nice gesture on your part

 

[wvjules]

I'd get one of those packaged "salad express" things and buy some cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, croutons, and a balsamic dressing.

 

[moniqueand2]

If not salad then a small (or large) prepped veggie tray for an appetizer our snack course.

 

[amberpi]

Salad or a veg you think they might like. Salad can also easily be another meal, but I love them in all varieties, so I might be speaking out my heiny.

 

[tasha99]

Keep the salad and dressing separate, because once dressed, it's only hours to slimy time. I would include either a salad or green veggie though, as it seems more complete that way.

 

[DISNEYSQUIRRELS]

So nice of you!
We need more people like you in the world

 

[Kitty 34]

Gumbo, possibly a small relish tray with some kind of ranch dressing or what not.

 

[Gumbo4x4]

Sure, why not? How about throwing dessert in as well?

LOL, I thought about that. But, I’m ramrodding this project & that may be above my pay grade LOL

 

[Gumbo4x4]

So nice of you!
We need more people like you in the world

Aww, that’s sweet but this friend has done nice things for us as well. It’s definitely mutual

 

[Wendy31]

W/ a pot roast, I like green beans instead of salad.

Maybe the pot roast, corn casserole, potatoes, green beans, dinner rolls, & a fruit salad?

 

[Gumbo4x4]

W/ a pot roast, I like green beans instead of salad.

Maybe the pot roast, corn casserole, potatoes, green beans, dinner rolls, & a fruit salad?

That’s a good point. We often have green beans with pot roast.

 

[Kellydelly]

I cook my pot roast with carrots, onions, and potatoes in the pan. I think rolls are a great addition, and something green, salads are usually liked by most people! Nice gesture

 

[RedAngie]

LOL, I thought about that. But, I’m ramrodding this project & that may be above my pay grade LOL

Store bought bagged tossed salad mix and a cake or pie. Don't have to be Ina Garten to say "how easy is that?"

 

[Gumbo4x4]

I cook my pot roast with carrots, onions, and potatoes in the pan. I think rolls are a great addition, and something green, salads are usually liked by most people! Nice gesture

Yes, mine is going now with carrots, potatoes, and green peppers

 

[PrincessShmoo]

W/ a pot roast, I like green beans instead of salad.

Maybe the pot roast, corn casserole, potatoes, green beans, dinner rolls, & a fruit salad?

On the other hand, I won't touch green beans. My sides for pot roast would be potatoes, carrots, and some sort of salad (fruit or green, doesn't matter).

 

[Hikergirl]

I would add a salad or some other green veggie.