I often think of salads as a big beds of lettuce with a few raw veggies and a dressing on the side. Though I love a good lettuce salad, come summer time I want a salad that incorporates the abundant summer produce available at the market. Salads, broadly defined, are anything that involve a mix of vegetables (raw or cooked), fruit, grains, eggs, or meats, and a dressing. My favorite summer salads feature diced sturdy vegetables like cucumber or zucchini, a cooked grain like rice or quinoa, and a herby vinaigrette dressing. Throw in some toasted nuts and salty cheese and you're set! Hearty summer salads hold up in a picnic basket, keep well in the fridge for quick lunches, and are filling enough to eat as a main course.
The Kitchn put together a list of 20 must try summer salads on their blog. Get inspired!
The Kitchn put together a list of 20 must try summer salads on their blog. Get inspired!
Recipe: Quinoa Salad with Cucumber and Tomatoes
Ingredients
Recipe from: www.seriouseats.com/ recipes/2014/10/make-ahead-quinoa-salad-cucumber-tomato-parsley-mint-recipe.html | Directions:
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