BY KRISTEN GARRIDO
Sliced kiwi, mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries), honey, salad mix, lime juice and fresh mint leaves. Salt and pepper is optional.
Arrange sliced kiwi and mixed berries on a plate along with your salad mix. Drizzle with honey and lime juiced garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Mixed greens, halved grapes, chopped walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette or the dressing of your choice.
Add in mixed greens, halved grapes, chopped walnuts, and crumbled blue cheese in a bowl. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss to coat.
Cubed watermelon, cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, fresh mint leaves, lime juice, balsamic dressing, salt, and pepper.
Put together watermelon, cucumber and crumbled feta cheese in a bowl. Add chopped mint leaves and drizzle lime juice and balsamic dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
Sliced peaches, arugula, goat cheese, chopped pecans (or other nut that you like), balsamic glaze, salt and pepper.
Toss together arugula, sliced peaches, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped pecans in a bowl. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and top off with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Cooked quinoa, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, diced bell peppers, chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley or cilantro), lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Combine cooked quinoa with diced vegetables and chopped herbs in a bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to finish.
Baby spinach leaves, sliced strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, sliced almonds and balsamic vinaigrette.Again, feel free to substitute for any dressing.
Mix baby spinach leaves, sliced strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced almonds in a bowl. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss to coat.
These refreshing salads are just the trick you need to get in some vital nutrition and cool you down this summer.