Summer salads are a great way to get an abundance of vitamins and minerals in an easy and quick dish. They can be more than just green leaves.
Here are 4 easy to make tasty summer salads.
SIMPLE VINAIGRETTE SALAD
Add a handful of iceberg lettuce, sliced cucumber, sliced cherry tomatoes, half a sliced red onion, a handful of olives and a spring of chopped basil. Drizzle a vinaigrette of olive oil, salt, lemon juice and wholegrain mustard.
CAJUN PRAWN SALAD
On a bed of baby gem lettuce, add diced red onion, sweetcorn, diced red pepper, diced avocado and thinly sliced red cabbage. Fry off several prawns in a teaspoon of butter and some chopped garlic garlic. Sprinkle the prawns with Cajun seasoning and add to the salad. Drizzle a spicy mayo over the salad and enjoy.
GREEK INSPIRED SALAD
On a bed of rocket, add one roasted sweet potato, a handful of black sliced olives, crumbled feta cheese and a handful of pomegranate seeds. Dress with extra virgin olive oil, salt & pepper and a light balsamic dressing.
FRUITY TOOTY SALAD
Start by preparing your fruits. Wash and slice it all! Add raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and cranberries. Add any other desired berry. Slice an avocado and place in the salad. Toss the salad in lemon juice and finish with some sprigs of peppery rocket.