5 summer salads that allow the simple ingredients to shine. Refreshing, cold, and perfect to make after a trip to the farmer’s market.
Creating Perfect Summer Salads
Recipes Courtesy of The Food Network
Greek Cucumber Summer Salad
Mix red onion slices, chopped cucumber, kalamata olive halves, dill and feta. Dress with olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
Tomato-Peach Salad
Toss tomato and peach wedges with red onion slices. Drizzle with cider vinegar and olive oil; season with sugar, salt and pepper.
Watermelon-Feta Summer Salad
Whisk ONE part white wine vinegar with THREE parts olive oil, and salt and pepper. Toss with baby arugula, red onion slices, watermelon cubes, crumbled feta, niçoise olives and fresh oregano.
Yellow Trio
Cut the kernels off an ear of corn; sauté in olive oil with yellow squash slices. Toss with yellow grape tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper.
Cantaloupe Carpaccio
Slice cantaloupe extra-thin (a mandoline works best). Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; top with pepper and ricotta.
Oranges with Mozzarella
Stack mozzarella and orange slices with basil. Drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and pepper.