SUMMER FRESH SALAD
With the summer season at its peak, I am constantly looking out for new salad ideas. Not only are they light and crisp, but they are also a great way to pack nutrients into the daily meal without having to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Aside from their naturally good taste and great crunchy texture, they can add wonderful colors and fragrances to mundane meals.
ABOUT THE RECIPE
This salad is great for breakfast or lunch. It can also serve well for entertaining guests at your next BBQ party.
INGREDIENTS
The summer fresh salad is loaded with healthy ingredients. Here is what you need to make this salad:
Vegetables: You will need Tomato, Cucumber, White onion, and freshly chopped Cilantro for this salad. I have used Roma tomatoes, you can use cherry tomatoes too. You can also replace white onions with red onions if you prefer. Instead of cilantro you can add basil or mint for flavoring the salad.
Fruits: I like to add fruits to my salad because they add a hint of sweetness and color to the salad. I have added Red grapes because I love them but feel free to add your favorite fruit. Red grapes get their color from disease fighting antioxidants called flavonoids, hence they also amp up the nutritional value of the salad.
Dressing: The dressing of this salad is light and hearty with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. You can add some red wine vinegar if you like it tangy.
Garnish: I have added crumbled feta cheese. This is optional but goes a long way in making this salad a tasty treat. Skip it if you want to.
VARIATIONS
- Convert it into a wholesome meal adding by adding proteins like grilled chicken or tofu.
- Add other tasty summer fruits like watermelon, peach, or grilled pineapples.
- Add walnuts, pecan, or pine-nuts to add an extra crunch.
- Add more greens like arugula, lettuce, or spinach.
- Add fresh basil or mint for flavor.
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SERVING SUGGESTIONS
SUMMER FRESH SALAD
Ingredients:
- 4 Persian cucumbers peeled and cut into half moons
- 2 Roma tomatoes cut into half moons
- 1 white onion sliced
- 25-30 red grapes
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp pink salt
- 1 tsp crushed black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- a handful finely chopped cilantro
Instructions:
- In a large salad bowl, put all the veggies and grapes.
- To prepare the dressing, add all the remaining ingredients except feta cheese in a smaller bowl.
- Pour the contents of the smaller bowl on the veggies and grapes.
- Toss everything together.
- Top with the crumbled feta cheese.
Notes:
- Be generous with the olive oil, it adds to the taste.
- You can add other fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- Add some grilled chicken chunks for a wholesome meal.
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