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Anyone have some yummy summer salad ideas?

I am stuck in a rut and need some fresh ideas.

 
Lifes-A-Dance

Asked by Lifes-A-Dance at 10:11 PM on Jun. 26, 2010 in Food & Drink

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  • Chickpea-Spinach Salad with Spiced Yogurt Dressing
    DRESSING
    1/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt (use greek yogurt)
    1 tablespoon lemon juice
    1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
    1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
    1 clove garlic, minced
    1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
    Freshly ground pepper to taste
    SALAD
    1.5 cups home cooked, or 1 15-ounce or 19-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
    1 cup diced peeled cucumber (I use zucchini or broccoli)
    1 cup diced celery or fennel (I use jicama)
    1 cup grated carrots
    10 cups small spinach leaves or mesclun salad greens (about 8 ounces)
    To prepare dressing: Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, oil, cumin, ginger and garlic in a small bowl until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. To prepare salad: Combine chickpeas, cucumber, celery (or fennel) and carrots in a medium bowl. Add half the dressing and toss to coat.
    Toss spinach (or mesclun) in a large bowl with the
    rkoloms

    Answer by rkoloms at 8:06 AM on Jun. 27, 2010

  • I love putting cold cooked pasta in my salads....

    Also try pasta with fresh mozzarella and tomatoes...yummy!!
    connorsmom1970

    Answer by connorsmom1970 at 10:15 PM on Jun. 26, 2010

  • i like quinoa, with tomatoes, cilantro, black beans and jalapeno and fresh lime juice. Yummy!
    happy2bmom25

    Answer by happy2bmom25 at 10:50 PM on Jun. 26, 2010

  • I usually use strawberries, blueberries, cantaloupe, whatever I have and squeeze 1 lime and drizzle with honey. You can add a bit of chopped cilantro too. Just toss in the honey and lime juice. It's so refreshing.
    kjbennett26

    Answer by kjbennett26 at 10:30 PM on Jun. 26, 2010

  • I like to make italian pasta salad multi colored rotini, chopped smoky red peppers, chopped finely green pepper, salt, pepper, smoky paprika, sliced black olives..sometimes with fresh mozzarella balls...dress with Krtaft Zesty italian salad dressing.
    GrnEyedGrandma

    Answer by GrnEyedGrandma at 10:36 PM on Jun. 26, 2010

  • fruit salad with a honey lime "dressing"
    cold pasta chicken salad
    kjbennett26

    Answer by kjbennett26 at 10:15 PM on Jun. 26, 2010

  • I love a cucumber, tomato, and onion salad with vinegar and salt and pepper. yum.
    KTMOM

    Answer by KTMOM at 10:25 PM on Jun. 26, 2010

  • Check this out  There are a lot of mayo free summer salad ideas- things that don't take much prep, but taste awesome!
    ObbyDobbie

    Answer by ObbyDobbie at 10:26 PM on Jun. 26, 2010

  • Romaine letuce, shredded cabbage, fresh cilantro, crumbled tortilla chips and topped off with grilled chicken. We have been adding corn and beans on top as well, so far we are enjoying this salad for the summer. For a dressing, see if you like this mixture...spicy ranch from kraft and BBQ sauce together, enjoy!
    LuvmyFam6

    Answer by LuvmyFam6 at 10:40 PM on Jun. 26, 2010

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