Dreaming of Summer Salad page

[ennasirk]

It's not quite time for all these to be in season but since we're getting there (at least here in CA) I thought I'd share one of my favorite summer flavor combos:

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 tomato, thinly sliced
1 cucumber, seeded and thinly sliced
10 or so strawberries, thinly sliced
Shake of salt and pepper

Toss together with a splash of olive oil and a splash of red wine vinegar. Let sit for about 20 minutes then enjoy!

[Hedonist]

I'm starting to hunger after salads. Up to now I've been doing lots of roasted veg and soups. (Also in California)

[runnergal]

Sigh. I'm still 3 months out from my first CSA basket/farmer's market.

[Dr. Bork Bork]

Pshaw, salads are a year round thing! If they weren't, Olive Garden would be out of business, LOL

[ennasirk]

Pshaw, salads are a year round thing! If they weren't, Olive Garden would be out of business, LOL

They are; but this particular one features some veggies that are best in summer.

[Dr. Bork Bork]

Ah, gotcha!

[Diana Renata]

Pshaw, salads are a year round thing! If they weren't, Olive Garden would be out of business, LOL

It's hard for me to eat salads "out of season." I just don't have a taste for it. Salad is a "summer" food.

With that, I've made my first big salad in months- seaweed, shitake mushrooms, tuna, sesame seeds and dressing. Can't wait for lunch tomorrow!