Happy Friday!
And since there just so happens to be an extra Friday this month, Heather, from The Lovely Cupboard, had the brilliant idea of doing a fun salad swap! With it being summer and all, this was the perfect way to showcase some of our favorite recipes. You can find my Grilled Honey-Orange Chicken Salad on her blog, so check these both out!
Hello there! I'm Heather from The Lovely Cupboard, and I'm thrilled to share my favorite summer salad with all of you today. Kelly is over at my blog sharing one her favs. Summer is probably the only time of the year that I actually crave salads. Oh sure, I eat them year round, but usually while dreaming about the steak or burger my husband is eating across the table from me. Not during this time of year though! I love shopping for produce when so much is in season. Tomatoes taste straight from the vine, onions are sweeter, and greens are crunchier.
This salad is packed with protein to keep you feeling very satisfied (despite whatever else is being consumed across the table). Salmon, edamame (soy beans), and goat cheese are the perfect trio. Sweet cherry tomatoes and red onion provide beautiful color as well as flavor, and a homemade honey mustard dressing tops it off. (Don't worry, it's really simple. I promise.)
Honey Mustard Dressing
-4 T honey
-2 T mustard
-1/4 c vinegar
-1/2 c olive or grape seed oil
Add ingredients to a Mason jar, screw on the lid, and shake until
emulsified. (Also, you could just whisk for a couple minutes in a bowl.)
I use a mason jar because it's great to store left over dressing.
There's just something about eating a meal with so much color and texture. So, what's your favorite summer salad? (PS-Let's just pretend that pasta and potato salads count too...) Thanks to Kelly for participating in the salad swap with me!
21 lovely comments:
This is my kind of salad. Green and loaded with protein!
um YUM! I was just thinking after my super unhealthy meal last night, that I needed to go on a salad frenzy this weekend and only eat greens lol.
What a great combination! I'm always looking for new salads for lunch, I can't wait to try this one.
Yummy, I love salmon and have been looking for new twists on salads this summer, thanks for the recipe!
xoxo
Petchie
http://itsallofthelittlethings.blogspot.com/
Your salad looks amazing! I love the combination you used!!
Mmm this looks amazing!!!
I eat a large salad everyday for lunch and never get tired of it. My trick is to change it up often and include seasonal fruits and vegetables every chance I get. Summer salads are my favorite!
Thanks ladies and thanks to Kelly for the fun swap!
Yum! This salad sounds delish! I have been eating the salad for lunch every day and this would be a good change of pace for me! I will definitely have to try it:)
Yum! I'll have to try this for my next summer lunch salad :)
Nice idea to use canned salmon -- I often see that but have never tried it. I bet the honey mustard dressing goes great with that.
Amazifying! I love creating my own concoctions and this dressing looks delish. Want to follow each other?
Beauty Asylum
Great salad. Don't you love how ball jars are so useful. That is exactly how I make my dressing as well.
Looks delectable, Kelly! I love the flavors and the lightness of the dish. Just gorgeous. Have an amazing weekend!
~Kate
Not a huge salad fan but I might have to try this. Congratulations on making the foodbuzz Top 9!
I just introduced my husband to edamame this will be perfect.
Love the way you photographed it. So beautiful! Congrats on top 9 and hope you had fun with your swap!
Love the way you photographed it. So beautiful! Congrats on top 9 and hope you had fun with your swap!
This definitely sounds like the perfect salad for summer! Especially in this heat wave =)
This looks lovely but where is the calorie/nutritional information? Without that, I can't really try this recipe. Thanks!
I made the Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers last night and they turned out amazing!!! Thank you for the recipe! :)
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