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Hi, hi, hi!
I am kind of wishing that today was a holiday like it was last Monday. Having that extra day of the weekend is the nicest thing ever and then what is even better, when Tuesday rolls around it feels like Monday, and then the whole week just seem to fly by.
I mean, you all understand what I am talking about right?
At least now the weather is finally getting nice and school is out for my siblings. Well really just Asher and I guess Kai – he just graduated. Sadly, Red is still trying to catch up (he will be the rest of the summer) from all the traveling and the extremely small amount of schoolwork he accomplished over the winter. Anyway, weekends are just that much better now, more relaxed, less rushed and it is SO nice having it stay light until so late.
Let’s see, other things that are happening over here? Well my grandma, my oldest brother, my second oldest brother and his girlfriend (maybe girlfriend? Not sure? ) are all rolling into town on Wednesday. I know I already said this last week, but OMG we have no room in this house for eleven people. I am starting to freak a little, but mostly because that is way too many people invading my kitchen space. Getting work done is going to be the hardest thing ever. Stressing.
Also, my mom has spent the whole weekend trying to de-bachelorize the house because one, this is the first time my Mimi has ever been to our house… and to Colorado for that matter, and two, this is the first time my Mimi has ever stayed over at our house (we used to live in the same town). Mimi is my dad’s mom, so my mom is going a little above and beyond her normal routine for guests (my parents have been married for 30 years this Christmas – come on what does she think my Mimi is going to do!). Meaning she is rearranging furniture, buying furniture (like whole new beds and tables and things) and cleaning her little heart out. This behavior was normal back when we lived in Ohio and mom would host all the family parties, but since moving to Colorado and not having any family around, this is just a little odd.
I have to say though, I don’t mind the cleaning and new furniture. One, I love a clean house that doesn’t reek of boys, and two, the new furniture is actually pretty cute. Too bad the moment my Mimi leaves it will be back to just “living with a bunch of boys” again.
Ok, that makes it sound worse than it really is. Really only the downstairs is bachelor pad-ish, because that is where the boys rooms are. I just try to avoid going downstairs at all cost. The rest of the house is typically pretty clean….unless you walk into the kitchen around the six-ish hour and I haven’t started cleaning up the days mess yet. Then you might just wish you never walked in because I will probably put you to work doing dishes.
Let’s talk salad though. Monday salad!! Yes, this is a good thing. Umm, hello?!? Pistachio crusted fried goat cheese!! It’s amazing.
Plus, it makes you want to eat salad like every. single. day.
So once again, this salad has fruit in it. FYI – I am still obsessing over the summer fruits. I cannot get enough. I am actually starting to fear that your guys are going to get sick of all the mangos, pineapple, strawberries (and every other berry for that matter). I am just so excited. I can’t help it. Basically I am like a kid in a candy store.
This salad seems like it might be a lot of work because of the ingredients, but I promise you it’s really not that bad. Basically the chicken gets marinated in spices, lemon juice and olive oil. You make a simple vinaigrette, grill some chicken, fry some goat cheese and throw it all together. Nothing a summer night can’t handle. Especially if you start marinating the chicken in the morning before work. Then you will be all ready to go come dinner time. <–hint, this is the way to go.
Also, this salad is so fresh and summery. And another little tip? Rub your naan with some olive oil, fresh herb and garlic. Then throw it on a the grill for a minute. SO GOOD.
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Oh, and if you make the naan, I would suggest making extra. It’s great for breakfast, lunch or dinner and somehow… it just doesn’t last very long!
I’ve just been eyeballing that crusted goat cheese and garlic naan. Can’t resist a finely crusted anything!
Thanks Farah! I am with you!
This is gorgeous! Love those grilled lemons and all if the ingredients in this salad. Pinned and putting it on next weeks menu 😉
Thanks Gwen! Hope you love this!
I love all the wonderful colors in this salad and pistachio crusted goat cheese?!! I need to try this!
Thanks so much, Ami!!
How gorgeous is this salad?! Absolutely need!
Thanks Laura!
Tieghan your flavor combination here sounds incredible, TRULY! Pistachios are not used enough in the USA I think….might by my fav nut! The goat cheese, and garlic naan, I can totally picture myself eating this on my deck, with a nice glass of wine on a beautiful Summer evening! Thanks for sharing, pinned for lataaa 😉 HAPPY MONDAY ( hear ya, wish it was memorial weekend again hehe)
OHM! I love your picture you just described. Sounds incredible!!
Thanks so much!
Having just been in Morocco, loving goat cheese and fresh fruit in salads I have to make this. Thanks for the recipe, it looks great.
Thanks so much! Hope you love this!
Absolutely LOVED your Moroccan chicken skewers marinade, so I KNOW this is equally amazing AND it has goat cheese and pistachios, MY FAVES!!!
So happy you loved those skewers! Thanks Sophia!
Holy moly, this is like the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen! Pistachio crusted goat cheese sounds AMAZING, and like you, I will *never* tire of summer fruits. Wow – I can’t get over how delicious all of this looks!
THANK YOU! 🙂
I am queen of salads right now because my Dr. told me to go 100% gluten free. I usually put tons of goat cheese in mine so this is perfect.
The salad queen!! YUM! 🙂
Thanks Liz!
Love the flavours in this, especially that goat cheese!
Thank you!
This recipe rocks, T! I am obsessed with pistachios right now, so I definitely need to get on this!!! P.S. I loved reading your last post, too. That little chick in the sprinkles! Gah!
Thanks Ashley!! 🙂
Hope you are getting back into things after Italy!
I love the dish that the salad is in so cute with the red along the edge. Those lemons look awesome, did you marinate and grill them? Have fun visiting with your Mimi.she’s in store for some good eats!!!
THANKS!! 🙂
I’m loving fruit in salads right now too. I can’t get enough! And fried goat cheese? So good. I mean really, what’s not good that is fried? Enjoy the time with the company!
Thanks so much, Bri!
I can never get the consistency of my naan to turn out correctly. it’s always very dense?
Hmm, that is weird. What recipe are you using?
Ok, this may be my fav recipe of yours! Moroccan anything is the BEST (love my tagine!) And I am currently obsessed with goat cheese….and it can only be better fried since…what isn’t better fried!? Pinned!
YA!! Thanks Taylor!