Did you eat too much for the 4th of July? I did too — so today on Family Food Live, I will share 5 Summer Salads that Won’t Make you Feel Guilty!
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Chopped Salad with Cilantro Dressing
Shopping List:
- Romaine Lettuce
- Black Beans (15 oz. can rinse and drained)
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Green Pepper
- 2 cups Corn (frozen and thawed)
- 5 Green Onions
- For the Dressing
- 1 Cup Cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 Avocado
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 Garlic Clove
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoon White Wine Vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt
Instructions:
- In a food processor combine all of the ingredients for the dressing until smooth.
- Chop the lettuce, pepper, tomatoes and green onions
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and drizzle with dressing
Summer Macaroni Salad
It’s not a summer bbq without a little Summer Macaroni Salad! This classic recipe can be served with just about anything!
Green Grape Salad
Shopping List:
- Green Grapes
- 1 pkg. Cream Cheese softened
- 8 oz. Sour Cream
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- Pecans, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
Instructions:
- Mix together cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla
- In a separate bowl, mix together grapes and cream cheese mixture
- Sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans
- Serve
Strawberry Salad
Shopping List:
- Romaine Lettuce
- Strawberries, quartered
- Walnuts
- Goat Cheese crumbles
- For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 4 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions:
- Prepare the dressing and set aside
- In a large bowl, combine romaine, strawberries, and walnuts
- Add dressing and mix completely
- Top with goat cheese
- Serve
Orzo Salad with Sauteed Green Beans and Tomatoes
Looking for a light salad side dish for your bbq? This Orzo Salad with Sauteed Green Beans and Tomatoes is perfect for any summer dish.
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