Well it’s been awhile since I managed to get together for a
post, mainly I have just been forgetting to take pictures of my latest kitchen
creations; but it’s also been a busy summer and too hot to stand over the oven!
No excuses though, I better start getting my act together! I’ll be posting more
regularly again and will try hard not to have such a long break!
It’s been very hot here in Calgary, and we’ve been living on
BBQ and salads for the better part of the summer. This is one of my favourites
and a regular rotation on our menu. The dressing is light and tangy with a
slight sweetness from the rice wine vinegar and the honey. It’s very versatile
and goes well with most salads that I make, but I particularly love it with
this combination. The tartness of the kale pairs beautifully with the sweetness
of the dressing, and the cucumber and tomatoes add the perfect amount of
juiciness. This salad is perfect for a quick and easy side to any meal you are
making, but goes particularly well with barbequed Greek chicken kabobs (check
back soon for that recipe!!)
Summer Fresh Salad
Time:
Prep time: 5 minutes // Yields: 4 - 6 servings
Ingredients:
½ head romaine, washed and torn into bite size pieces
4 Lg Kale leafs, washed and torn into bit size pieces
1 lg carrot, grated
Handful of cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cucumber, diced
2 green onions, diced
Feta to garnish
For the dressing:
1/8 c. olive oil
1/8 c. balsamic vinegar
1 TBSP rice wine vinegar
1 tsp honey
Salt & pepper to taste
Directions:
In a large measure cup, combine all the dressing ingredients
and whisk vigorously with a fork until well mixed. Set aside.
Mix Lettuce and Kale in a large salad bowl, and pour in
desired amount of dressing and fold until all the greens are covered.
Add carrot, tomato, cucumber and green onion to the bowl and
gently toss.
Crumble feta over top and serve.
Optional: Try
topping this salad with toasted sunflower seeds or chopped walnuts to add more
texture and flavour!
It really is that easy! So, what are your favourite
ingredients to add to your salads?
