This week has been so hot, salads were our "go to" dinners. With all of the fresh produce and fruit, why not? Here's inspiration for your own warm weather meals and side dishes. I've included some really handy tools of the trade, too. Enjoy!
Summer Salad
How beautiful is this? It is simply loaded with crunchy fresh veggies. But remember that presentation is also always key.
Chicken Cobb Salad With Avocado Ranch
A day without some avocado for me is like a day without wine. Both are equally important to my health! :) You don't eat this salad for weight loss, but instead for it's fresh flavors and that dressing. Oh my!
OXO Salad Spinner
If you add the greens and herbs, this mighty machine will do the rest. I have never used one, but my friend, Sara, swears by them. Besides cleaning your greens, it wicks the water right off the leaves. Who likes a soggy salad?
Perhaps the best side dish for summer. it can be made ahead of time, so it is perfect to bring to a barbecue or picnic. It is really more than just corn, there's avocado for creaminess, sweet red bell pepper, shallots, and basil. It is simply dressed in a lemon and olive oil dressing. Come August 1st, I am all over this recipe.
Corn Zipper
I think we all need this little guy! Imagine how fast you can zip through the process of desilking and scaling corn kernels. It just might be your fave summer tool.
Williams Sonoma
Grilled Peach Salad with Arugula & Goat Cheese
Grilled peaches are the beat. Here's hoping our peach tree starts bearing her fruit soon. This salad looks so refreshing. Love the idea of blending the peppery arugula with the sweet juicy peaches.
Summer Celebration Salad
This recipe celebrates summer's bounty of fruits. Think nectarines, cherries, and blackberries on red and green leaf lettuce. The dressing is a honey white balsamic vinaigrette. I follow Sydne on Facebook, and you should too.
Frantoio Muraglia Olive Oil
Every great salad dressing begins with a good olive oil. For the money, this is one of the best. It is fruity and intense. And that titanium glass bottle sure looks good on the counter. A great host gift!
Watermelon Mint Feta SaladOh we love this salad, especially since watermelon is my favorite fruit. But this recipe is a bit different because of the addition of citrus juice and zest.
Tomato & Mozzarella Salad With Pesto
Tomatoes are just coming into their own now, so the timing is right to try this recipe. The pesto really elevates this classic dish.
Williams Sonoma Taste
After slicing my fair share of tomatoes already this summer, the struggle can be real. This handy dandy tool just makes so much sense. Exclusive to...
Pesto Zoodle Salad
Isn't this stunningly beautiful? Fresh mozzarella, zucchini zoodles ( which I have never made ) roasted pine nuts, cherry tomatoes, and homemade pesto. How could this be anything but good?
XOX Blade Tabletop Spiralizer
This wonderful little machine is at the top of the list for spiralizers everywhere. If you want to make the above salad, you need one of these.
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