Upgrade Your Summer Salad

So, if you are looking to upgrade your Summer salad,  keep scrolling for my recommendations that go beyond the basic greens.

Upgrade Your Summer Salad

On a hot and humid day, there are many produce choices that are juicy and add the perfect balance. For instance, you can get creative by adding different ingredients, such as fruits, grilled meat, and roasted vegetables. So, are you ready for some savory, unique ways to create a delicious dish?

At the same time, below is a roundup of refreshing salads to make.

Of course, greens don’t have to be boring.

So, dress up your salad!

Upgrade Your Summer Salad – Recipes

Arugula Salad Recipe

In my opinion, arugula is the perfect green that tastes unique and has a peppery flavor.

Ingredients

Arugula

Pine nuts

Parmesan cheese

Fresh Lemon

Ground black pepper

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Recipe

Toss all ingredients in a bowl.

Prepare a dressing by squeezing a fresh lemon, 1 tablespoon of light olive oil, mincing fresh garlic, and adding ground pepper.

Since many people will be barbecuing in the warmer weather, it's the perfect month to grill some vegetables to make a salad. For a recipe idea to make on your barbecue, check out my July is National Grilling Month – Check out my Special Recipes.

Pasta Salad Recipe

Indeed, pasta salads are another option to make as a side or main dish.

At the same time, you can prepare this ahead of time.

Ingredients

1 medium eggplant

A medium zucchini

medium summer squash

1 pint of fresh cherry tomatoes

1 Tablespoon of Bertolli extra light olive oil

8 ounce box of penne, or fusili

1/2 cup fresh basil

1 package of fresh mozzarella balls

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Recipe

In this recipe, you can get creative by roasting eggplant, summer squash and zucchini.

Boil pasta.

In a small container, make a dressing. Use light olive oil, minced garlic,1 tablespoon of dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar.

Assemble all your ingredients in a large bowl and coat with the dressing you made.

Season with ground black pepper and a pinch of sea salt.

Also, refrigerate for approximately an hour or more, so the flavor melds together.

Bon appetite!

Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad

When you are looking for a colorful recipe, I recommend making this.

Ingredients

Because there are colorful tomatoes available at many farmer’s markets and grocery stores, choose a colorful mixture of tomatoes.

Fresh Basil

1 package of mozzarella balls or you can substitue with burrata cheese

light olive oil

Fresh oregano

3 cloves of fresh garlic minced

Ground black pepper

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Recipe

First and foremost, I recommend roasting the tomatoes, which brings out their flavor.

Next, add all ingredients and toss together to create a vibrant and fragrant salad.

Upgrade Your Summer Salad Shopping List

Of course, you will want to have on hand a few kitchen tools to toss your ingredients.

OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner

When you are looking for a place to store your produce, a spinner is ideal to place all your salads in.

In addition,, this spinner enables you to prepare your salads in a jfffy.

Also, this spinner will be your go-to tool to keep your ingredients fresh.

Clear Disposable Salad Bowls

Meanwhile, if you are looking for something fancy or disposable, these disposable salad bowls are ideal to use to serve your family or guests.

Additionally, these bowls are ideal to use to bring with you to the beach or a party.

Blue Q My Favorite Salad Dishtowel

When you are looking for something cute to show off your love of salads, this towel is ideal.

Also, this towel is available with many other funny quotes

Moreover, if you are looking for some other recipe ideas, a cookbook is perfect to give you a lot of ideas or to give as a gift.

The Salad Lab Cookbook

Finally, if you are looking to elevate your salads, this cookbook will give you recipes to create side and meal salads.

 In summary, there are many ways to upgrade your Summer salad beyond a leafy green. So, start exploring a farmer’s market and produce at your favorite grocery store to make fruit, pasta, side, and vegetable salads.

As always, I welcome your comments on my recommendations to upgrade your Summer salad.