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Tuesday

Mondays With Michelle: Rain, Rain Go Away... Summer Salads Are Here To Stay!

Hello foodie friends!

I don’t know about you but this lousy gloomy weather has got me missing summer big time! What happened to beautiful sunny afternoons sitting outside on a patio enjoying a cool beverage and a delicious snack? Or summer barbecues? I know kids are back in school and that is the unofficial end to summer for lots of folks, but I’m not ready to let it go just yet!

One thing I love about summer is all the fresh, juicy, delicious produce that is available (we should still have a little bit left if the rain doesn't ruin it!). One of my new favorite summer dishes is a super delish and refreshing Watermelon Salad that I first tasted at Marlow’s during their “Red, white and Brew” menu. Of course I recreated at home because I loved it so much.

This summer salad is incredibly easy to make, and may just bring you some sunshine on these rainy days. Check out the recipe below.

Yummy Summer Watermelon Salad made by yours truly!

Summer Watermelon Salad

Ingredients:

¼ Watermelon cubed

2-3 handfuls Arugula

¼ cup Feta Cheese

¼ Red onions sliced

¼ cup basil chiffonade

1 Tbs Pickled ginger julienned

2 Tbs Balsamic vinegar

3 Tbs olive oil

Directions:

Mix balsamic vinegar and oil vigorously
Toss all ingredients in a bowl—mix lightly
Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and toss lightly
Enjoy!

What dish do you make to remember summer? Post your comments below.

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Monday

Mondays With Michelle: Summertime Grillin' Side Dishes

The Fourth of July has come and gone, but the summertime grilling season has just begun! Whether you are hosting a cookout or attending one, prepare a yummy side dish that will knock your friends and family off their feet.

Take a look at these yummy ideas...

Cabbage Salad (Recipe by Chef Michelle)

Try a Cabbage Salad instead of Coleslaw and beat the heat and impress your guests at the same time! (Not to mentions it's a little friendly to your waistline!) Same goes for traditional mayo based potato salad, swap the mayo for oil and vinegar and enjoy!

Tangy Potato Salad (Recipe by Martha Stewart)

Spice up your salad by adding some yummy fresh seasonal fruits. Plus the great thing about these salads is that they both take less than 20 minutes to make!

Michelle's Tomato Salad (Recipe by Chef Michelle)

Peach and Arugula Salad (Recipe by Bobby Flay)

What is your favorite Summer time grillin' side dish? Post your comments below!

Don't forget to visit my Foodie blog for more recipes, food tips and other foodie fun.

See you back here on Monday, July 23rd.... Thanks for reading!

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