It was a cold day in December when I first began to think about this topic. It felt like about 40 below zero, so you can imagine why I was thinking along those lines. I was thinking about picnics too come to think about it. Not much of a winter person here!
Maybe someday I will live in a locale where summer salads are something that I will just take for granted and I can almost guarantee that I will never get bored with them! So get ready for some of the tastiest ideas that I can come up with. Is there anything easier than putting together a salad??
Well, it's June now and it's still cold where I live, but if the year says that it is summer (or even close) we begin eating salads. Now if I could only do something about the temps!!
Maybe someday I will live in a locale where summer salads are something that I will just take for granted and I can almost guarantee that I will never get bored with them! So get ready for some of the tastiest ideas that I can come up with. Is there anything easier than putting together a salad??
Well, it's June now and it's still cold where I live, but if the year says that it is summer (or even close) we begin eating salads. Now if I could only do something about the temps!!
It's Time!
Darling daughter has decided to re-think her decision to grow her own tomatoes from seed. She planted them late winter and as I write this, they are still not in the ground. It simply has been too cold and windy and here we are into June. Next year she plans on simply buying tomato plants!
Making Your Life Easier
Just spotted this over at JCPenney. It doesn't seem to matter how big a kitchen you might have, more work space is ALWAYS handy! I was just looking at a house on our street that sold this week and they DIDN'T have an island. I don't know how anyone functions without one. We use ours for EVERYTHING.Photo Credit: JCPenney
Old Fashioned Pasta Salads
In love with pasta...
When I was growing up, pasta salads were just a part of summer. Who knew that there were so many recipes out there, not to mention so many variations to enjoy??
- Pasta Salad With Homemade Dressing
- Now this doesn't look like anything I remember. Just maybe this recipe was created with a grown-up's tastebuds in mind. ;) You are going to love it.
- Pasta Salad with Basil Dressing
- And just in case you were wondering... fresh basil is the best and we grow tons of it right in our own garden. Super easy and you are just going to love this recipe!
- Aloha Pasta Salad
- You guessed it... this recipe has pineapple... fresh and diced so the pieces are gorgeous!
Potato Salad...
... a definite must at any summer picnic!
Salad Recipes from Google
- Two Great Potato Salad Recipes: Not Just For Pot-Lucks Anymore ...
- This classic cold potato salad is easy to make, colorful, and delicious enough to be included on the holiday dinner table.
- Black Bean And Rice Salad Recipe #101148 @ CDKitchen.com :: it's ...
- A recipe for Black Bean And Rice Salad containing cooked canned black beans (rinsed drained) cooked rice fresh cilantro lime juice oil chopped onion garlic -- crushed salt freshly ground black pepper.
- Honey Soy Chicken Salad recipe - Best Recipes
- A recipe for Honey Soy Chicken Salad at Best Recipes. Great summer salad for the whole family to enjoy.
- Super Quick Potato Salad recipe - Best Recipes
- A recipe for Super Quick Potato Salad at Best Recipes. Super easy and tasty potato salad with very few ingredients.
How About Lunch??
Wouldn't it be nice to have a salad bar in your kitchen so when it's time for lunch, you simply get to pick and choose!!
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Easy Does It
Start with a bed of greens, alternate slices of tomato and orange sections.Drizzle with a citrus vinegrette and sprinkle with crushed pecans.
Now wasn't that easy!
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Where do cashews come from??
A little trivia for today :)
Did you know that India is the world's largest producer of cashews?? And I don't think that there is a dish that isn't made better with a sprinkling.
Fran's Thoughts on Salads
A salad is not a meal. It's is a style.
Fran Lebowitz
Super Simple Pasta Salad
5 cups of multi-colored Fusilli1 cup frozen vegetable medly
6 green onions
4 cans tuna
1 tomato, diced
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise*
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
2. A few minutes before pasta is completely cooked, add the frozen veggies.
3. Remove from heat, rinse immediately to stop the cooking process. Veggies should have a nice crunch to them.
4. Add remaining ingredients, mix in the mayonnaise and toss to combine.
5. Store in refrigerator to allow flavors to develop.
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Deviled Eggs
Perfect for a Summer Picnic
1 dozen eggs2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp minced onion or shallot
1/4 teaspoon tabasco
Salt and pepper
Paprika
Boil the eggs until they are hard boiled. Scoop out the yolks, mash and then add the next 5 ingredients. Spoon mixture into the egg white shells and sprinkle with paprika!
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- prosperity66 prosperity66 Jun 19, 2009 @ 8:01 am
- I needed some salad ideas to make when we eat outside with bbq meat! Thanks for such interesting ideas!
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- chicandsavvy chicandsavvy Jun 9, 2009 @ 9:25 pm
- I love salads. Picked up the good tip of rolling a lemon before squeezing. I know I'll test that with good results and will probably use that technique forever. Good lens packed with a recipe within plus lots of resources, vids, and tips. 5*'s. Thanks.
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- mbgphoto mbgphoto Jun 6, 2009 @ 9:16 am
- I just made a new summer salad yesterday...it was so simple and good I thought I'd share it. You cut up tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and marinate it in a lite Ceaser dressing and marinade ( I used Ken's Steak House brand). Really tasted good! Got kudos from my hubby!
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- mbgphoto mbgphoto Jun 3, 2009 @ 12:55 pm
- Salads are good all year round! Thanks for some good ideas.
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- GrowWear GrowWear Jun 2, 2009 @ 2:42 pm
- Love salads. Nice ideas. :)
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Lets Try Something a Little Different
- Chatelaine Recipes - Sliced tomatoes with balsamic vinaigrette
- No time to really put together a salad, or maybe your salads are all beginning to taste the same. Here's one that is bound to taste awesome... especially if you grew the tomatoes yourself!!
- Bacon Broccoli Salad
- This broccoli bacon salad recipe is delicious any time. Great for party food recipes and buffet tables. A broccoli and bacon vegetable that would make for easy summer outdoor entertaining.
(Perfect for those of you who really doesn't like the taste of broccoli! The bacon will take care of that!)
Don't Like Spinach?
I can't stand the stuff cooked, but it makes one amazing tasting salad and it is positively full of nutrients! Now watch the dressing... that can get you into trouble!
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