Lunch

Here is an extremely EASY and YUMMY summer salad. Anyone that knows me knows I eat salads more than anything else... thanks to being #glutenfree. I have made it for lunch a few times and have added some other yummy favorite ingredients to it for variation. 

Avocado and Grilled Corn Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette

Serves 4

5 Ears Corn, husk removed, brush with olive oil and grilled, remove corn with sharp knife

2 Avocado’s, diced and sprinkled with lemon juice to prevent browning

2 C. Tomatoes, red and yellow cherry variety or equivalent

1 Small red onion, finely diced

¾ C. Feta, crumbled

1 ½ C. English cucumber, skin on and chopped small dice

Add to a large bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.

Cilantro Vinaigrette

6 T. Olive oil

2 T. Sherry vinegar

1 t. Garlic powder

2 T. Fresh cilantro, minced

½ t. Salt

10 Grinds of fresh ground pepper

Add all of the above ingredients in a small glass jar with a lid. Shake really well. Taste and adjust seasoning and ratios of oil and vinegar as you desire.

When ready to serve salad, add the dressing and gently toss. 

Enjoy! xo

Salad Series

Ever since I was diagnosed with celiac disease back in high school, I am always looking for another great and quick salad. This one is so light and yummy :) Reminds me of summer but you can actually make it year round. Tip: add 1/2 an avocado for an extra boost! 

Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad

(allrecipes.com)

What you need:

6 ears corn

3 large fresh tomatoes

1/2 large onion or about 1 cup chopped ( I used a sweet onion)

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

two to three sprigs fresh oregano (optional)

2 tablespoons white vinegar ( I used white balsamic)

1/4 cup olive oil

coarse sea salt

fresh ground pepper

Boil corn in large pot of water for about 7 minutes. Drain and plunge corn into cool water. Cut corn off cob and set aside to cool completely.

Chunk tomatoes and onion. Coarsely chop basil and strip the oregano off stems. Place cooled corn, chopped vegetable and herbs into large bowl. Toss with vinegar and olive oil. Season to taste. Serve chilled or room temperature

Enjoy! 

xo

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