Tasty Summer Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover by 2 inches (5 cm). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Once boiling, uncover, add the salt and corn, and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the potatoes and the corn are tender. Drain.
• Add the potatoes to a large bowl. Combine 2 tablespoons of pickle juice with the mustard and pour it over the still-warm potatoes. Toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to an hour.
• Dice the red bell pepper, removing the ribs and seeds.
• Set a medium bowl upside down in a large bowl and stand a corn cob on the inverted bowl. Cut the corn kernels from the cobs, letting them fall into the larger bowl.
• In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, remaining tablespoon of pickle juice, paprika, salt, and pepper and stir until smooth.
• Add the bell pepper, corn, celery, pickles, red onion, green onions, and dill to the bowl with the potatoes. Pour the sauce over and toss to coat.
• Sprinkle the potato salad with chopped chives, for garnish.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Add the cilantro, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, nutritional yeast, chives, and water to a blender and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the romaine, red onion, cucumber, jalapeño, cherry tomatoes, baby corn, mango, and avocado. Drizzle the cilantro dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
• Divide the salad between 4 serving bowls and top with the shrimp, feta, and chives. Season with salt and pepper.
• Any leftover salad will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred on all sides. Remove the corn from the pan and set aside to cool.
• Reduce the heat to medium. Add the halloumi to the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip and sear for another 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown on the other side.
• Tear the pita into irregular pieces directly onto an unlined baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with the za'atar and salt. Use your hands to toss until evenly coated. Bake for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the pita is golden brown and begins to crisp.
• Make the dressing: in a small jar with a lid, combine the Dijon mustard, maple syrup, shallot, red wine vinegar, olive oil, black pepper, and salt. Secure the lid and shake vigorously to emulsify. Refrigerate until ready to assemble the salad. The dressing will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• On a cutting board, lay an ear of corn on its side and cut off the kernels, keeping the kernels in clusters if possible. Roughly chop the hazelnuts. Cut each halloumi slab diagonally into quarters.
• Assemble the salad: In a large shallow bowl, combine half of the greens, half of the mint, half of the pita, half of the cherry tomatoes, and half of the corn. Season with salt and top with half of the halloumi. Repeat with the remaining ingredients (layering helps make the salad more interesting and full). Top the salad with the toasted hazelnuts. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400ºF.
• In a bowl, toss cauliflower with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in an even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until edges of the cauliflower start to brown and florets are tender. Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, then transfer to a large bowl.
• Slice hard-boiled eggs in half, then slice each half into 4 pieces. Roughly chop the bacon slices. Add the eggs and bacon to the bowl, along with cheddar cheese and scallions.
• In a separate bowl, whisk dressing ingredients together until smooth. Pour dressing over cauliflower and toss to coat everything well. Garnish with extra sliced scallions before serving.
• Enjoy!