Summer in a Bowl Salad
Summer produce is here!
Eating seasonally is such a great way to mix things up, keep food interesting, and get new nutrients into your body. Summer is the best because of all the fruits - I LOVE a fruit in a salad (I’m not much of a fruit eater otherwise) so this is how I get them in. If you grow basil in the summer, you’re in luck because I throw it into the dressing for a real kick of flavor. Keep reading for the how to on this one.
This prepares 1 salad - if you’re going to make for more than 1 person double, triple, etc. the ingredients. I personally like to prepare my salads for work each morning as I find them to be most fresh this way!
Ingredients:
2 cups butter lettuce
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
1/4 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
1/2 sliced avocado
1 sliced radish
1 sliced cucumber
1/4 cup sweet corn
2tbsp pickled red onions
1oz crumbled feta cheese
4-6oz sliced chicken, salmon, or protein of choice
Basil Vinnaigrette:
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinnegar
1tbsp dijon mustard
1/4 cup basil leaves
2 tbsp water
salt and pepper to taste
Method:
prepare/chop all ingredients for salad and plate them in a large salad bowl. I personally like to either place each ingredient next to the other OR sprinkle it all around - I mix it up!
place all of the dressing ingredients into a blender and mix completely. Store in an airtight bottle/jar for up to a week.
Thanks for taking the time to check this out! If you make it and love it as much as I have, be sure to tag me on Instagram @AshleyPattenPilates and/or comment below!
xx, Ashley