Delicious and Healthy Summer Salads

Add chicken or fish or your favorite protein to any of these yummy salads! 

 

Cucumber Summer Herb Salad 

Ingredients: 

• 2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped 
• 3 Tbsp pine nuts, toasted 
• 1 small shallot, thinly sliced 
• 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 
• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 
• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar  
• 2 tsp finely chopped fresh mint 
• 2 tsp finely chopped fresh basil 
• 2 tsp thinly sliced fresh chives 
• 1/4 tsp freshly grated lemon zest 
• Sea Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 

Directions: 

1. Place all the ingredients in a medium container with a lid. Shake until well combined. Transfer to a bowl and serve! So easy and simple! 

 

Peach Arugula Salad 

Ingredients: 

• 10 cups arugula 
• 5 medium  ripe peaches, pitted, diced 
• 2 yellow or orange  bell peppers, diced 
• 1/3 cup finely chopped raw walnuts 
• 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 
• 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 
• 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 
• 1/4 tsp freshly grated lemon zest 
• 1/4 tsp sea salt 
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 

Directions: 

1. In a large bowl, combine the arugula, peaches, bell peppers and walnuts.  
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper. 
3. Drizzle the dressing over the arugula mixture, toss and serve! 

 

Butter lettuce salad with Blueberries, Feta and Almonds 

Ingredients: 

• 1/4 cup chopped raw or blanched almonds 
• 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 
• 4 tsp raspberry vinegar 
• Salt and freshly ground pepper 
• 2 Tsp minced shallot 
• 1 1/2 cups blueberries 
• 1 Tbsp minced fresh chives 
• 1 head butter lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces 
• 3 oz feta cheese, crumbled 

Directions: 

1. Preheat the oven to 300 F. Put the almonds on a baking sheet and bake until lightly golden, about 7 minutes. Remove from the oven, and set aside. 
2. In a serving bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, and 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper, and mix well. Add the shallot, blueberries, and half of the chives. Let stand for 10-15 minutes.  
3. Add the lettuce, and feta and toss well. Garnish with the almonds, and remaining chives and serve! 

 

Chopped Salad with Lemon and Olive oil 

Ingredients: 

• 3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped 
• 3 Persian cucumbers or 1 small English cucumber, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch pieces 
• 1/2 sweet onion such as Vidalia, finely chopped 
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 
• Salt and freshly ground pepper 
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 
• 4 cups torn romaine lettuce 

Directions: 

1. In a serving bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, and onion.  
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil until well blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste.  
3. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss until well combined.  
4. Line individual plates or a large platter with the lettuce. Top with the tomato mixture, and serve! 

 

Nectarine, Melon and Blackberry Salad 

Ingredients: 

• 3 white or yellow nectarines, pitted and thinly sliced 
• 1 small cantaloupe peeled, seeded and cut into 1 inch cubes 
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 
• 1 cup blackberries 
• 2 Tbsp julienned fresh mint leaves 

Directions: 

1. In a bowl, combine the nectarine slices and melon cubes. Add the lemon juice and gently mix the fruits with a large spoon. Add all but 4 or 5 of the berries, and all but about 1 tsp of the mint, and again mix gently.  

 

These salads are too delicious to not make! Make your shopping list and find everything you need at your nearest store!

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