Ok, so salad is one of those things that doesn’t really feel like it needs a recipe to me and I feel a little weird posting a “recipe” for a salad. I love salad and love how easy it is to just throw things together to make a great meal. But, sometimes I know I need some inspiration in my salads. I tend to get stuck making the same salad combo’s over and over again. So, here are two different salads that where new combinations for me and I thought you all might like them as well.
Enjoy the salad inspiration!
Bitter Summer Salad
This salad was our lunch a few days ago and we both really liked it. It was one of those meals where I was just trying to use up what I had left in the fridge before our trip, but it came together so well that I thought I’d share it with you all today.
- Arugula
- Radishes
- Tomato
- Cooked (cold) quinoa
- Cooked (cold) millet
- Tahini Dressing (or any other dressing of your choosing)
Mix all ingredients (as much as you want of each) to make a lovely fresh, bitter tasting salad.
Green Summer Salad
I made this salad for a BBQ on 4th of July. It was so refreshing to have some fresh raw veggies after being out in the sun at the beach all morning. I loved this and thought you might too.
- Roman Lettuce
- Green Apple
- Avocado
- Cucumber
- Celery
- Sunflower seeds
- Cilantro
Mix all ingredients (as much as you want of each) and top with a light dressing of your choice. I made a little dressing with olive oil and lime juice and it was perfect. Enjoy this fresh green combination on a hot summer day.
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Beth Stedman
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Yum, both methods sound delicious!! I love being able to post methods/formulas as “recipes”…let’s everybody develop it to their own tastes. Yummy Beth =)
Salads are the perfect summer meal – thanks for inspiring me to try some new combos! I love the combination of the 2nd salad – apples and avocados crunchy and smooth -yum!
One can never have enough salad recipes. Love both of these. Salads don’t need to be boring.
Looks delicious
I’m a long time salad hater. Shhh, don’t tell. But I’m learning to enjoy them this year. I’ve found it really helps to add in a few unusual ingredients and make simple dressings (lime juice is my favorite acid!).
Thanks for your salad inspiration. I simply agree that salad seldom needs to stick to a hard and fast rule or recipe. I had bittermelon and you had bitter summer salad. Bitter is the way to go….hahah
Salad inspirations are always appreciated and these are two good ones. It is so good to meet new people thru the 2 for Tues. blog hop. Thanks for hosting.
Seriously bethie, we are so alike! I also adore BITTER things and arugula is one of my favorite things. I can literally just stuff it into my mouth and chew it like a cow! hehe…Your two variations here, one using a heavier base so it could be a dinner and the other light and airy really are great! Thanks for hosting and posting on the two for tuesday recipe blog hop!
hugs alex
These are great choices for summer salads
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