How to Make the Perfect Summer Salad

Ivan Solis

I’m a firm believer that there is no such thing as a bad salad. I mean, unless you screw it up with soggy lettuce or a less-than-tasty dressing. Honestly, how on earth do you screw up a salad? Here’s my advice on how to make the crème de la crème of summer salads: just throw whatever you have in a bowl and toss it with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette. How’s that for the perfect summer salad?

The recipe below is meant to guide you, but don’t feel the need to run to the store right away to get these exact ingredients. It’s OK to improvise with any raw veggies or nuts that you already have and want to use before they spoil. Just remember, salads are an easy and delicious way to get key vitamins and nutrients into your diet. Use what you’ve got, make it beautiful, and know that you can’t go wrong.

Follow the simple recipe below:

Ivan Solis

Summer Salad

Recipe Type:Salad

Dietary Info:Gluten-Free and Vegan

Serving Size:3-5 servings

Total Time:10-15 min.

Ingredients:

1-1 1/2 bags organic butter lettuce
1/2 cup organic grape tomatoes
1/2 cup organic mini peppers
3/4 cup organic chopped cucumber
1 1/2 chopped organic avocados
1/3 cup organic pomegranate seeds
1/3 cup organic pine nuts

For Dressing:
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon honey mustard
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions:

1. Add washed lettuce to a salad bowl. (I usually buy pre-washed bags of organic lettuce, it’s easier.)
2. Halve tomatoes and add on top of lettuce.
3. Chop peppers and cucumber and add to bowl.
4. Add pomegranate seeds and pine nuts.
5. In a separate bowl, add together the wet ingredients for the dressing.
6. Add seasoning to the dressing and mix until the oil, vinegar, and mustard are well combined.
7. When ready to serve, drizzle the dressing on top of the salad and toss.

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