Friday, June 19, 2015

Fresh and Light Summer Salads

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A round-up of 12 fresh and light salads to keep you cool (and full) this summer.

Fresh and Light Summer Salads: A round-up of 12 fresh and light salads to keep you cool (and full) this summer.



The first official day of summer is Sunday (June 21st).  As the temperature rises no one wants to heat up the kitchen or eat hot heavy meals.  Here are salads to save the day.  I've compiled 12 of my best and most filling (yet still light) salads for summer meals.  Turn off the oven and enjoy some fresh and light summer salads.

Turn off the oven. Enjoy #FreshandLight #SummerSalads.  [Tweet this]

Avocado B.L.T. Salad: Crisp green lettuce tossed in balsamic vinaigrette and topped with crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and creamy avocado.
Char Siu Vermicelli: A salad of crisp vegetables and lettuce with noodles and pork all brought together with a sweet, salty, spicy, and sour sauce.
Greek Salad: A fresh and delicious salad with tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, red bell pepper, and garbanzo beans tossed in a lemon and oregano dressing.
        Greek Salad         -
Guacamole Black Bean Tuna Salad: canned tuna mixed with black beans and guacamole served on top of a green salad. #nomayo
Lamb Salad: A green salad topped with left over Herb Roasted Leg of Lamb, olives, tomatoes, and feta.
        Lamb Salad         -
 Larb: A Laotian/Thai minced meat salad made with ground pork (or chicken), fish sauce, lime juice, toasted ground rice, and fresh herbs/vegetables.
Lemongrass Chicken Vermicelli: A fresh salad with herbs, vegetables, and rice noodles topped with juicy chicken flavored with lemongrass and other southeast Asian flavors.
Pork Tenderloin Salad: Tender Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin on a green salad tossed in a lemon thyme dressing.
Seared Ahi Salad: Strips of seared tuna steak atop a green salad tossed in an Asian vinaigrette
   Seared Ahi Salad      -
Spicy Poke Salad: Spicy poke (pronounced poke-eh) topping a mixed green salad.
Steak Fajita Salad: A green salad topped with sauteed pepper, onion, and leftover steak slices. Also, avocado, cilantro, and crushed tortilla chips.
The Best Salad Ever: A green salad topped with blue cheese, chicken, strawberries, and candied pecans.



Enjoy.

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7 comments:

  1. Shellie BowdoinJune 24, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    These salad recipes are perfect for summer! I would love for you to share this awesomeness in the next Fun Summer Finds Linkup! Opens for the 2nd week on Thursday...http://bit.ly/1GkGMqz

    Shellie
    www.thefabjourney.com

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  2. JoybeeJune 24, 2015 at 2:52 PM

    Thanks, Shellie. I'll try to make it by.

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  3. Shellie BowdoinJune 25, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    Thanks for joining the #funsummerfinds linkup!

    Shellie
    www.thefabjourney.com

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  4. ccassaraJune 26, 2015 at 2:37 AM

    These are great! I am looking to expand my summer repertoire.

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  5. BlondeMomBlogginJune 26, 2015 at 3:19 AM

    These look delish! I love salads in the summer, especially. Visiting from the #funsummerfinds linkup.

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  6. Kim Daniels LewisJune 29, 2015 at 6:27 AM

    Everything looks so amazing! I can't wait to try one of these. Pinned and tweeted! Thanks for being a part of our party. I hope to see you, tonight at 7 pm. Lou Lou Girls

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  7. JoybeeJune 29, 2015 at 7:52 PM

    Thanks, ccassara. I hope they help.

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