Summer is the time to take advantage of all the wonderful and fresh produce available. Not only are seasonal and local fruits and vegetables cheaper than when out of season, they are at their peak in flavour. So make sure to visit your local farmers market.
For a hot, summer night meal try a make-your-own-salad for dinner. This way everybody gets just what they like in their salad and it's nice and light for a summer evening. It's also fun for entertaining.
Make-Your-Own-Salad
- Lettuce(s)
- Peppers - bell, sweet, hot
- Cucumber
- Tomatoes
- Berries
- Cheeses
- Avocados
- Cooked chicken, beef, pork, fish, shellfish, beans or tofu
- Onions - sweet varieties are currently in season
- Mushrooms
- Peas
- Corn - so good right now!
- Fresh herbs - such as basil, oregano, lavender, thyme, cilantro, parsley, chives, marjoram, or dill
- Olives
- Pickles - various
- Roasted red peppers
- Croutons
- etc...
- 1/2 tsp yellow mustard
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- salt and pepper
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
Serve various salad ingredients in their own bowls along with dressing(s) and pitas or fresh bread. Enjoy!
