A few summer salads...

Quinoa salad with fresh corn, avocado, tomatoes and lime

1 1/2 cup cooked quinoa

half avocado, diced

1 cup grape tomates, halved

1 ear of cooked corn, kernels off cob

1 lime

1/2 tsp cumin

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Spinach salad with Jersey peaches, pecans and raspberry maple dressing

4 cups spinach

1/2 jersey peach, diced

1/2 cup pecans

1/4 cup raspberries

2 tbsp maple syrup

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Directions: In a bowl add spinach, diced peaches and pecans.  Set aside. In a small bowl, add raspberries and crush with a fork.  Add in maple syrup, olive oil and lemon.  Whisk to combine.  Toss dressing with salad and serve.

Chopped cucumber, tomato, olive and chickpea salad

1 cucumber, diced

1 cup of grape tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup chickpeas

1/2 cup olives, chopped

1/2 cup marinated artichokes, chopped

1 ear of cooked corn, kernels cut from cob

1/2 avocado, diced

1/4 cup basil, chiffonade 

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp fresh lemon

salt and pepper to taste

Kale Avocado Salad with Artichokes and Olives