Adrienne’s summer salad

It’s Salad Saturday!!

Salads taste better with a combination of flavors and textures, look no further than your backyard veggies or at the farmer’s markets for fresh & healthy additions.

Fruit-Naturally sweet, thinly sliced strawberries, quartered peaches and nectarines or antioxidant rich blue berries to complement savory ingredients.

Veggies-Cool and slice grilled corn, eggplant, peppers, or zucchini for added color and taste.

Nuts-Shop your pantry for almonds, pine nuts, pistachios, or walnuts. Toast them lightly for fragrant flavors and extra crunch.

Umami-Known as the 5th taste has a savory profile. Check your refrigerator and add feta, goat, gouda, or parmesan cheese for protein packed smoky flavors.

Dress-If using a prepared dressing, add right before serving to avoid sogginess. Oil & Vinegar? Use extra virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar 😊 Add sea salt, (Kosher o.k.) first, followed by vinegar, the vinegar dissolves salt and then add oil. Any dressing should lightly coat not drench the salad.

Helpful hint: Use veggie peels, scraps and stalks for broth or compost.

Adrienne’s summer salad using fresh greens, crispy cucumber & sweet red onion!