Summer Salad Recipe
Summer salads are one of the best things about summer. They are refreshing and crisp. The best salads are those that are those combine elements of sweet with the tangy. They are colorful and alluring. A well-prepared salad entices you, compelling you to sit down and enjoy.
Ingredients
If you are looking for a new twist on the summer salad, try the following:
- Mixed greens including green and red leaf lettuce, arugula, endive and romaine
- 4 Grilled chicken breasts, marinated in red raspberry vinaigrette
- Diced cucumber (1)
- Red raspberries (1 pint, evenly divided)
- Blackberries (1 pint, evenly divided)
- Sliced strawberries (1 pint, evenly divided)
- Sliced or rings of red onion
- Feta Cheese (crumbled)
- Cheese or garlic croutons
- Red Raspberry Vinaigrette (fat free)
Preparation
Marinate chicken breasts in red raspberry vinaigrette for 2-4 hours prior to grilling. Preheat grill to 500 degrees (or use broiler). Spray non-stick coating onto grill rack or broiler pan before grilling. Heat each chicken breast about 4-5 minutes each side or until juices run clear. Allow to cool slightly and slice into strips.
I don't measure my ingredients. It is far more pleasing to fix each salad to taste. For example, I prefer more sliced strawberries and cucumbers, but fewer raspberries and blackberries.
The feta cheese is sprinkled on the top to taste. While feta can be mildly pungent, it provides the perfect compliment to the sweetness of the berries and dressing. The red onion is more mild than the white or yellow onion and helps to add more color to the salad, and provides a successful contrast to the sweet fruits. The brilliant red berries lying against the rich greens creates a visually stunning meal.
Serve salad with a loaf of rustic bread such as sourdough, or with hints of garlic or Parmesan cheese.
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