Easy Greek Salad

We’re in the hot days of summer, and now is the perfect time for a cold salad full of ripe veggies.  Today’s recipe is easy Greek salad.  Traditionally Greek Salad has English cucumber slices, ripe tomato wedges, thin slices of red onion, Kalamata olives, green pepper, and Feta with a dressing made from extra-virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar or lemon juice and seasoned with a little dried oregano. Simple, easy, and delicious, Greek salad is great for lunch or dinner.  Classic Greek salad does not have lettuce, but it is a vegetable salad with all the flavor of summer.

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Savory Salad with Grilled Asparagus

Asparagus, fresh and green, means spring to me. I’m always happy when I see spring asparagus in the market.  Today’s treat is an asparagus salad with a lemon vinaigrette.  Start with the freshest asparagus you can find.  Grill after tossing with a little olive oil and salt and pepper. Add spring baby lettuce, tomatoes, a little cheese, and even mushrooms if you’re in the mood.

 

 

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Avocado & Strawberry Salad With Honey Basalmic Vinaigrette

Summer is a time when I indulge in lots of green salads and fresh fruit. Today’s salad is Avocado & Strawberry Salad with mixed baby lettuce leaves, cucumbers, grape tomatoes,  onions, and edible flowers.  Sweet strawberries and creamy avocado make a great combination. Mix in baby greens and edible flowers and it becomes a salad to remember. You can easily personalize it to fit your taste  by changing greens to spinach or what’s in season. Cheese and pecans are optional for great crunch and taste. Top it with balsamic vinaigrette.

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Artichoke Hearts, Romaine Lettuce & Blueberry Salad

I’m a great salad lover and like to add lots of healthy chewy produce to my salad. I alternate the type of lettuce I use to prevent getting bored.  My favorite is Romaine but I also love baby greens, Boston, Bibb, spinach, and red leaf lettuce.  Today’s salad is mostly Romaine with red leaf lettuce, artichoke hearts, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, and blueberries. Leaves should be bright and fresh looking. Choose crisp lettuces that are free of blemishes. A hard-boiled egg or grated cheese is optional.  Fresh, delicious blueberries are my topping.

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