Summer is the perfect time for fresh, flavorful ingredients. The following is a colorful salad that’s loaded with vitamins and disease fighting antioxidants. You can serve it as a starter or side salad. Try topping it with grilled chicken, fish, shrimp, scallops or steak to enjoy as a main dish.
Sunny Summer Salad
Serves 4
3 cups Baby spinach
3 cups Arugula (or baby greens)
¼ cup Red onion, sliced
¼ cup Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 each Bell pepper (yellow &/or orange), chopped
½ cup Low-fat Feta cheese, crumbled
¼ cup Cashews, chopped (or your favorite nuts)
Salt & pepper to taste
Combine spinach, arugula, onion, sun-dried tomatoes & peppers in a large bowl. Toss well and top with Feta cheese and cashews.
Herb Vinaigrette
1 Tbsp Fresh garlic, minced
6 Tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp Red wine or white wine vinegar
2 Tbsp Shallots, minced
¼ cup Assorted chopped herbs (basil, chives, oregano, parsley)
Salt & pepper to taste
Combine garlic, vinegar, shallots and herbs in a bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until well blended. Taste and adjust seasonings. Drizzle over salad. If storing in the fridge, be sure the whisk before serving.
Enjoy!
- Lauren
Labels: Healthy Cooking, healthy eating, Healthy Recipes, Lauren
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Sounds great! Perfect for a side dish to a grilled chicken breast. Summer is wonderful isn't it?!