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Taylor’s Tomato Salad

July 23, 2014

TomatoBasilSalad

I’m always looking for easy, healthy meal options (even better if I like them enough for leftovers the next day) and this salad fits the bill.  My sister whipped it up for lunch one day and now I make sure to have it a couple times a week for dinner (and a couple lunches)… it’s SO GOOD.

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Salad:

  • 1 head of red leaf/butter lettuce (hand torn is best)
  • 1 ear of fresh corn (corn cut from core, not cooked)
  • 1-2 heirloom tomatoes or 1/2 pint of cherry tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1 avocado (diced)
  • 10-15 basil leaves (sliced into strips)
Dressing:
  • 1 small shallot (minced)
  • ~1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup good olive oil
  • Salt/pepper
  1. Make the dressing by combing shallot, Dijon, red wine vinegar and salt in a jar. Shake until well combined and drizzle in olive oil and mix until combined.
  2. Combine salad ingredients – if you aren’t enjoying it right away, put basil aside and put it atop your salad right before
  3. Toss with dressing and enjoy!

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This would also be great with grilled chicken breast for a dinner salad!

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Summer Soiree

June 24, 2013

BBQ

Our town hosted Dancing on the Ave this past weekend, and J and I wanted to kick-off the event (and summer) with a BBQ! Here was our menu:

Stay tuned Friday for our pitcher drink recipes that we sipped on!