5 Great Summertime Side Salads. Enjoy!

5 Great Summertime Side Salads. Enjoy Them This Weekend!

Here are my favorite 5 great summertime side salads that are easy and delicious. They can be made for a family or doubled up to make for a crowd. I kept it simple and easy so that you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the outdoor fun.

 

1) My Aunt’s Coleslaw

serves 6

Ingredients:

• 1 small head of organic cabbage (or a mix of 1/2 green 1/2 red organic cabbage) cored and shredded .
• or if you like a 1 lb bag of already shredded organic cabbage
• 1  8oz package organic bacon cooked and crumbled
• 2 hard boiled eggs pealed and chopped (optional)
• 1 tablespoon organic apple cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup primal kitchen avocado oil mayo
• 1 tablespoon organicville stone ground mustard
• salt and pepper to taste

 

2) Red Potato Salad

serves 4-6

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds organic yukon gold potatoes cubed
• 1  8oz package organic bacon cooked and crumbled
• 1 small chopped organic onion (optional)
• 1/2 cup organic avocado mayo
• 1 tablespoons organic apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon organic honey mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced organic garlic (about 3 large cloves)
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh  organic parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions:

• Place potatoes  and salt in a large saucepan and cover with water.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain.
• In a large bowl whisk together the mustard, mayo, apple cider vinegar and garlic .
• Add the crumbled bacon potato and onion and toss.
• Add pepper to taste.
• Refrigerate over night or at least 2 hours to let the flavors blend.

3) Ranch Avocado Broccoli Salad

serves 6

Ingredients:

• 3-4 cups finely chopped organic broccoli
• ½ cup organic sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup organic walnut pieces
• ½ cup finely chopped organic red onion
• 1  8oz package organic bacon cooked and crumbled
• 1-2 avocados diced
• 1/2 cup Primal Kitchen ranch dressing with avocado Oil, dairy-free

Directions:

• In a large bowl put the chopped broccoli, bacon, sunflower seeds,walnut pieces and chopped red onion.
• Add the salad dressing and toss.
• Refrigerate over night or  for 2 hours.
• When getting ready to serve
• add the avocado and toss.

4) Cucumber Dill Feta Salad

serves 4-6

 

Ingredients:

• 2  organic english cucumbers thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped organic dill
• 2 organic lemons juice
• zest of 1 of the organic lemons
• 2 oz organic olive oil
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1 cup crumbled organic feta cheese
• optional 1-2 small organic avocados

Directions:

• In a large bowl whisk the lemon juice, lemon zest, dill and olive oil .
• Add the cucumber, onion and feta cheese and avocado (optional)
• Toss lightly to coat and serve.

 

5) Apple Blueberry Pear Romaine Salad

serves 4-6

Ingredients:

• 3 organic romaine lettuce hearts coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup organic chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup organic blueberries
• 1 diced organic apple
• 1 diced pear
• 1/2 cup Annie’s organic balsamic vinaigrette

Directions:

• Place all ingredients in a large bowl
• Toss and serve

There you have it! 5 great summertime side salads. All perfect for family get togethers and bar-b-que’s.

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