Summer is almost here! Colorful fruits and veggies are filling the fruit stands.
Pasty white skin and unbrellas are on their way out.
I'm ready for both.
This weeks recipe is about as simple as they come but oh - so - good!
Not to mention quite versitle.
Here are three ways to make it a meal:
Lunch:
Toss with steamed brown lentils for some added protien. Trader Joe's sells pre-made steamed lentils with sea salt in their refridgerated produce section. We eat them with just about everything.
Dinner:
Serve with salmon made with this smoked paprika rub and some good, hearty bread.
Side:
Serve on the side with veggie burgers, salmon burgers or your favorite BBQ fair.
Happy almost summer!
ENJOY!
Elizabeth
PS: What are some of your favorite summer meals? I'd love to hear what you are looking forward to creating this summer!
SIMPLE SUMMER SALAD WITH BALSAMIC POPPY SEED DRESSING
serves 4-6
INGREDIENTS:
HONEY BALSAMIC DRESSING
1/4 C olive oil
2 T balsamic vinegar
1 T honey
1 T poppy seeds
pinch of salt
SALAD:
1 bag of organic baby spinach (roughly 10 cups)
2 C organic strawberries (roughly 12 medium strawberries) - cut into bite sized pieces
1/4 of a red onion - thinly sliced
1/4 C pistachios or nuts of choice
1/4 C feta or crumbled goat cheese
TO MAKE:
Whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing. I use a jar with a tight fitting lid and give it a good shake too.
Prep salad ingredients in a large bowl.
Drizzle with dressing and toss well.
Depending on how much dressing you like, you may have leftover dressing. If you do, store in an air tight container at room temperature and make it again tomorrow!
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SIMPLE SUMMER SALAD WITH BALSAMIC POPPYSEED DRESSING
serves 4-6
INGREDIENTS:
HONEY BALSAMIC DRESSING
1/4 C olive oil
2 T balsamic vinegar
1 T honey
1 T poppy seeds
pinch of salt
SALAD:
1 bag of organic baby spinach (roughly 10 cups)
2 C organic strawberries (roughly 12 medium strawberries) - cut into bite sized pieces
1/4 of a red onion - thinly sliced
1/4 C pistachios or nuts of choice
1/4 C feta or crumbled goat cheese
TO MAKE:
Whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing. I use a jar with a tight fitting lid and give it a good shake too.
Prep salad ingredients in a large bowl.
Drizzle with dressing and toss well.
Depending on how much dressing you like, you may have leftover dressing. If you do, store in an air tight container at room temperature and make it again tomorrow!
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