5 Quick Salad Ideas for Summer

Here are 5 quick salad ideas for summer:

1. Herb salad

Take advantage of fresh herbs from your garden (which grow at breakneck speed!) to add a refreshing burst of flavor to your meat dishes. Simply toss them gently with seasonal lettuce, finely chopping all the ingredients. A lemony vinaigrette will pair perfectly!

Which herbs should you use? Mint, basil, flat-leaf parsley, chives... whatever you have on hand, that's all. Don't hesitate to save any leftovers to make homemade pesto!

2. Grilled peach & bacon salad

Make the most of your barbecue by grilling juicy peach halves for one minute per side. Then cut them into wedges and serve them in a salad with baby spinach, shallots, bocconcini… and you could even add chopped bacon, no less. Opt for a balsamic or honey vinaigrette.
Sweet and savory lovers will be delighted!

3. Greek Avocado Salad

Pair your summer kebabs with a delicious Mediterranean salad. The recipe is as easy as pie: diced avocado and cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, lemon juice, dill... There you have it! You could also add sundried tomatoes.
If you prefer California-style avocado, however, add chunks of chicken (leftovers are perfect for this), mango, and a creamy yogurt-based dressing.

4. Warm salad of grilled salmon, strawberries & basil

Alimentation l'Épicier's delicious salmon is perfect for serving grilled as a side salad for summer barbecues. Of course, you can also grill it on the barbecue (skin-side down for 10 minutes or until the flesh flakes easily) before cutting it into large pieces. Prepare the salad with arugula, sliced strawberries, garden basil, and almonds, all drizzled with a cucumber vinaigrette. This original recipe will quickly become a summer staple!

Note: the salad can also be served as a main course.

5. Mexican-style legume salad

Canned legumes make for quick, last-minute salads. You'll likely have some on hand if you're a Food & Beverage customer. Use a can of kidney beans and a can of mixed legumes, or add canned corn if you like, along with a finely chopped green pepper and red onion. The secret is in the homemade dressing, made with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and lemon juice. Serve with tacos topped with barbecued pork... and your guests will think they're on a Mexican beach!

Use your imagination to create flavor and color combinations that will enhance your summer barbecues. Salads can be quickly prepared using garden-fresh ingredients or canned goods. Alimentation l'Épicier also offers a wide selection of "grocery products" delivered directly to your home, allowing you to keep these convenient ingredients on hand.

Alimentation l'Épicier offers a wide variety of premium meats and non-perishable grocery products from the most popular brands. Our delivery service is available throughout Quebec. Our trucks are refrigerated to keep your food fresh. It's a real alternative to the supermarket!

References :
“Fresh Herb Salad” (Canal Vie)
www.canalvie.com/recettes/salade-d-herbes-fraiches-1.1070521
“Green Salad with Peaches and Herbs” (Ontario.ca)
www.ontario.ca/en/food-for-the-earth/recipe/green-salad-with-peaches-and-herbs
“Top 10: Fast Summer Salad” (Food & Wine)
www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/top-10-fast-summer-salads
“10 Fresh Takes on the Summer Salad” (PopSugar)
“10 easy tips for healthy eating on the barbecue” (Pratico Pratiques)
www.pratico-pratiques.com/cuisine-et-nutrition/trucs-et-conseils/10-trucs-faciles-pour-manger-sante-sur-le-barbecue/
“What To Do With an Excess of Fresh Herbs” (BonAppetit)
www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/ingredients/article/what-to-do-with-herbs
Nadine Deschesneaux, “What to do with avocados?” (Freshly Pressed)
www.fraichementpresse.ca/cuisine/inspiration/quoi-faire-avec-des-avocats-1.1590449
Katherine Halloran, “Flavorful Herbs to Add to Your Salad” (Mother Hearth Living)
www.motherearthliving.com/gardening/green-patch-for-the-beginner-54
Catherine Lefebvre, “Tips and recipes to transform the classic BBQ into a gourmet meal” (Le Huffington Post Québec)
quebec.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/04/16/bbq-recettes_n_2766975.html
Christelle Tanielian, “Salad Meal 101” (La Presse +)
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