As it is getting warmer outside, the desire to eat food that is light, refreshing encourages. One does not wish to slave in front of a stove when it is hot outside ( well, I never slave in front of the stove anyways!) Quite often you are not even hungry! I tend to make and eat more salads during summer. This is also excellent for BBQs and picnics. It’s makes for a perfect lunch. The kids also like it. You can use any kind of dressing with this one. I like to use a basic vinaigrette. Sometimes I will use a raspberry vinaigrette. My husband likes to pair it with creamy dressing such as Ranch or poppy seed dressing. Either ways this is a salad that is simple and quick to make and something everyone can enjoy! I have made it 2 different ways: with fresh mozzarella cheese and watermelon and without!
Servings: 5-6
Prep time: 15 minsCook time: 0Total time: 15-20 mins
Ingredients:
Romaine lettuce: 1/2 head
Sweet peppers: 3-4
Persian cucumbers: 2-3, sliced thin
Cherry/grape tomatoes: 8-10 sliced into halves
Dressing of your choice on the side.
Method:
Wash, clean and chop the lettuce into bite sized pieces. Add this to a bowl.
Slice the peppers thinly. Add to the bowl.
Add the tomato halves and the cucumber slices.
Serve the dressing on side.
Once served into individual plates/bowls, just before eating, add the desired amount of dressing.
Mix and eat.
Enjoy!
Cooking made easy:
You can add sliced red or white onion, craisins, walnuts and or sunflower seeds if you wish.
Tip for healthy living:
Use as less dressing as possible with your salad. Using a low fat dressing like a vinaigrette is much healthier than a high fat dressing like ranch or cesar.
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