Quick, easy, and yummy salad recipes for any summer picnic or get together! Bon appetit!!
FRENCH CARROT SALAD
Ingredients:
1 lb. carrots peeled
large handful fresh parsley coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
10-12 cranks freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
1. Grate the carrots using either a food processor or a standard box grater. Combine in a large bowl with the chopped parsley.
2. In a small jar or liquid measuring cup, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, honey, salt, and pepper. Shake or whisk well to blend. Pour over the carrots and parsley and toss well to blend. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
GARBANZO BEAN SUMMER SALAD
Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups diced cucumbers, partially peeled
1 cup tomato, seeded and diced
1/4 cup red onion, diced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
15 ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Directions:
Combine all the ingredients together and toss well.
CABBAGE APPLE SLAW
Ingredients:
1 cup apple, thinly sliced
2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated on a microplane
1 small red onion, finely diced
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, (organic if possible)
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste.
Directions:
Slice all the ingredients up and place in bowl.
Add vinegar and oil. Toss together.
Season to taste.
Chill and serve when desired.
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