Watermelon and Avocado Salad

Who doesn’t like Watermelon on a hot day (or night), and with cucumber, mint, and red onion. It’s the perfect Summer dish.

Ingredients

4 cups watermelon, cubed

2 avocados, diced

1 cucumber, sliced

1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

1/4 cup fresh mint leaves

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp lime juice ( or lemon )

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large bowl, combine gently watermelon, avocado, cucumber, red onion, and mint leaves.

Drizzle with olive oil and lime/ lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.

Toss gently and serve chilled.

Grilled Corn and Black Bean Summer Salad

This delicious salad is versatile and can be customized with other fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley, and can be topped with crumbled feta or goat cheese if desired.

Ingredients:

2 ears of corn, husked

1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 red onion, finely chopped

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn or chopped

1 avocado, diced (optional)

1 lime, juiced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar (optional)

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Grill the Corn:

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly brush the corn with olive oil and grill for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the corn is charred and cooked through. Remove from the grill and let cool slightly.

Once cool, cut the kernels off the cob and place them in a large mixing bowl.

2. Prepare the Salad:

Add the black beans, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and basil to the bowl with the corn. If using, gently fold in the diced avocado.

3. Make the Dressing:

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, and honey or agave nectar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Assemble the Salad:

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve the salad immediately or chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Enjoy it as a refreshing side dish or a light main course!

Spring Clean Reset Salad

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 head Russian red kale, leaves or other mixed greens of choice, chopped

• ½ red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks

• 6 small radishes, thinly sliced

• 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated

• ½ small cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced

• 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and diced

• 1/2 can of garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained

• 1 large golden beet, roasted and chopped

• ½ raw walnut halves, chopped

Lemon-Parsley Dressing:

• ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil

• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (1 large lemon)

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• ¼ cup packed fresh parsley leaves

• 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup

• 2 teaspoons stone ground mustard

• A pinch of salt

Prepare the Lemon-Parsley Dressing:

In a small blender or food processor, add all of the ingredients for the dressing and blend until smooth and creamy. If you don’t have a small blender, whisking the ingredients together in a bowl works well, too.

NOTE: Pour the olive oil in slowly as the last ingredient while whisking.

Directions:

1. Wash the kale leaves ( remove stalks) or mixed greens under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel or use a salad spinner. Finely chop or tear the leaves and place in a large serving bowl.

2. Add the remaining ingredients to the serving bowl and add desired amount of dressing. Toss everything together to combine.