Rhythm of Summer.. Salads

This green on green salad is a winner. Spinach pasta with fresh snow peas, early peas, asparagus and small zucchini with a tarragon Dijon lemon dressing makes for a delightful refreshing treat. Visually the different textures of green make it that more inviting.

Summer Time Salads

In the heat of the summer it is the best time to get creative with salads.

Recently we have been hitting levels of 110 to 114 degrees and the thought of turning on the stove has escaped my mind.

Pictured are a few of the creations that were simple to make and refreshing at the same time.

Above left is a pasta, crook necked squash salad, highlighted with roasted red peppers and capers. Above right is a chicken salad coupled with flavors of cucumbers, onions tomatoes. The crunch of the vegi's highlighted the smooth chicken that had a kick of horseradish thrown in.

Below is one of my all time favorites. A spicy beef salad accented with fresh mint leaves.