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So this salad is one of the easiest things I have shown you guys in a while.
I actually feel a little guilty for posting such a simple recipe. I feel like I should be able to show you guys something a little more exciting than a summer chopped salad, but the bottom line is this is, this is a really awesome salad.
Not to mention that I have hit the summer creativity road block.
Essentially, this means I really only want to eat caprese melts, big salads, grilled bread, cherries galore and basically anything grilled.
And even though I am loving these foods, I hate it when I can’t actually think of something new to do with them. Sure I have ideas, but in my head none of them actually seem good enough to show you guys. Recipes have to be great to make it up here or I just will not be happy with myself.
See, I was going strong with almost too many new ideas (yeah, your right, not possible to have too may ideas). Things were moving along at a nice steady pace. Obviously, I should have known that a road block was bound to be up ahead. That’s just the way things go. As my mom always tries to tell me, not everyday can be an awesome one.
Of course, I certainly wish they could all be awesome. Awesome, beautiful and delicious, because the not-so-great days just irritate me.
Anyway, this is one of my favorite salads to make during the summer. A lot of times I will bulk it up with some quinoa and hard-boiled or fried eggs, but today I wanted to show you the simplest version.
It’s perfect for any potluck, summer cookout or just as a light, easy meal.
I also love stuffing the salad into hard tacos shells. It makes for a pretty awesome veggie taco. And let’s be honest, everything is better in taco form. Right?
YUP!
You can make this salad to go with almost anything, Adjust the flavors and veggies/fruits to your liking. It literally comes together in 10 minutes!!! YES!
I like to grill my corn, but if you don’t feel like making the extra effort it’s not a huge deal. You can just use fresh raw corn. Other than that there is absolutely no cooking involved. Just some chopping and tossing.
I actually love this salad once it’s gotten a chance to sit in the fridge for a while so that the dressing can really sink into everything. The lettuce doesn’t stay crisp, but I don’t know, it’s still so good. Sometimes I will toss everything together minus the lettuce, place the salad in the fridge with some of the dressing on and then stir the lettuce in just before eating. Now that I’ve thought about it, that’s definitely the best option!
Last thing, don’t skimp on the goat cheese.
It adds so much flavor, it’s just too good to skimp on!
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And since we made salad today, we now have room for dessert…
Delicious! Easily double the prep time. It’s a wonderful combination of fruits, veggies, herbs and seeds/nuts. Thank you!
Hi JoAnn,
Thanks so much for your comment and sharing your feedback! I love to hear that this recipe was a hit and thanks for making it! xTieghan
I recently discovered your blog and I’m so glad I did! This salad is amazing! Love the dressing and easy to put together.
Thank you Ken! I hope you love all of the recipes you try! xTieghan
This has become a go-to when I have visitors. Combining everything but the lettuce and then adding the lettuce later is BRILLIANT and saves me from having to chop, chop, chop when I have guests to entertain. It looks so beautiful after my careful assembly that I have had multiple guests take photos of it, and it’s been Instagrammed twice now! Fresh and delicious and so impressive on the table. I use an entire container of goat cheese crumbles on it! The dressing is perfection. I have gotten rave reviews from everyone, every time I serve it. I am in LOVE with this perfect summer recipe! Thank you so much!!
That is too great! Thank you so much for making this Julie! xTieghan
Fun salad. There is no way you can clean, washed, prepare, and chop these ingredients in 15 minutes.
Thank you Dustin! xTieghan
Looks and reads delicious! How many does this serve?
About 6. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
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