Having a meal plan and our recipes handy can help you stay on track during such outings.
The sweet and tangy balsamic dressing pulls everything together, with fresh basil adding a refreshing pop of color.
Add capers for an even bigger flavor.
Photo: Kelsey Hansen
A garlicky oil and vinegar dressing brings everything together.
Serve alongside grilled fish or chicken for a refreshing side dish.
(Recipe adapted from Zooba Restaurant.)
Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Christine Keely
Cilantro adds a pop of freshness to each bite.
Shrimp & Avocado Salad
Peppery fresh radishes complement sweet shrimp and creamy avocado in this quick salad.
Enjoy this healthy salad as a quick light dinner or for lunch.
Kelsey Hansen
Creamy herbed goat cheese completes this healthy salad that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
An optional drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil at the end helps marry the flavors.
If you like a little heat, adding jalapeno will give you the kick you crave.
While packs of prechopped pineapple are convenient, they’re almost always more expensive.
When pineapple is in season, it’s best to buy fresh and chop it yourself.
Look for a pineapple with a golden-yellow exterior, which is a good indicator of ripeness.
Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Melissa Gray / Kay Clarke
Cucumber, Tomato & Feta Salad
This healthy summer salad takes just 10 minutes to prepare.
Serve it alongside grilled chicken, pork or fish or as part of a vegetarian spread.
Serve it with grilled chicken or fish for a light and healthy summer dinner.
Jennifer Causey
Creamy Cucumber Salad
This creamy cucumber salad is an easy side dish for any summer BBQ.
Bright dill and white-wine vinegar add fresh tartness to cucumbers and red onions.
Enjoy this salad the day you prepare it so the ingredients don’t turn watery.
Jennifer Causey
Any extra dressing is delicious served over grilled chicken or flaky white fish, such as cod or flounder.
Greg DuPree
