This broccoli salad is fresh and not weighed down by a heavy dressing. The bacon, in addition to just being delicious, gives it a heartiness that makes this perfect for lunch. This would also be great as a summertime side, especially because it can be assembled well before you plan on eating it. This salad keeps for several days in the fridge.
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Cherry Spinach Salad with Basil Vin
The cherries in this salad provide a bold and delicious burst of flavor. Like most salads loaded with goodies, everything will sink to the bottom. This is especially true for this salad as the cherries are heavy. Make sure you are getting plenty of the good stuff in each portion when serving.
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Sausage Fennel and Caramelized Onion Pizza
Fennel and sausage are a classic combination for very good reason. This pizza takes that flavor pairing a step further with the addition of caramelized onions. All-together the flavors make for one delicious pizza.
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Basil Pesto
Basil is one of my favorite summer smells. In addition to adding it to just about everything I eat in the summer, I love making pesto. Basil Pesto is a classic summer staple and one that freezes really well. Basil plants are prolific producers, so I like to make large batches to freeze and use later. Whenever I have enough basil on hand, I’ll double the quantities below. Basil Pesto is traditionally made with pine nuts, but I’ve always used walnuts. Pine nuts are a little too pricey for me and I love the flavor of walnuts. Whether you use pine nuts or walnuts, the important thing is that they’re toasted dark.
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Summer Spinach Salad with Hummus
This salad is a great way to use up some of that summer garden produce. I used lemon cucumbers because that’s what I had from my garden, but any cucumber variety will work nicely. Spinach bunches can vary quite a bit in size, so make adjustments if what you have seems like too much or not enough.
You can use store-bought hummus, but if you have time to make your own, it’s worth the extra effort. This salad is especially good with warm hummus spooned over the top. The hummus acts as a type of dressing and helps the salad feel more substantial.
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