5 Summer Salads that Won’t Make You Feel Guilty

Did you eat too much for the 4th of July? I did too — so today on Family Food Live, I will share 5 Summer Salads that Won’t Make you Feel Guilty!

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Chopped Salad with Cilantro Dressing

Shopping List:

• Romaine Lettuce
• Black Beans (15 oz. can rinse and drained)
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Green Pepper
• 2 cups Corn (frozen and thawed)
• 5 Green Onions
• For the Dressing
• 1 Cup Cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 Avocado
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
• 1 Garlic Clove
• 1/4 cup Olive Oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoon White Wine Vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon Salt

Instructions:

• In a food processor combine all of the ingredients for the dressing until smooth.
• Chop the lettuce, pepper, tomatoes and green onions
• Add all ingredients to a bowl and drizzle with dressing

Summer Macaroni Salad

It’s not a summer bbq without pasta salad! Burnt Macaroni‘s Summer Macaroni Salad is a classic recipe that can be served with just about anything.

Green Grape Salad

Shopping List:

• Green Grapes
• 1 pkg. Cream Cheese softened
• 8 oz. Sour Cream
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla
• Pecans, chopped
• 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar

Instructions:

• Mix together cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla
• In a separate bowl, mix together grapes and cream cheese mixture
• Sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans
• Serve

Strawberry Salad

Shopping List:

• Romaine Lettuce
• Strawberries, quartered
• Walnuts
• Goat Cheese crumbles
• For the Dressing:
• 1/2 cup Olive Oil
• 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
• 4 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
• Salt & Pepper

Instructions:

• Prepare the dressing and set aside
• In a large bowl, combine romaine, strawberries, and walnuts
• Add dressing and mix completely
• Top with goat cheese
• Serve

Orzo Salad with Sauteed Green Beans and Tomatoes

Looking for a light salad side dish for your bbq? This Orzo Salad with Sauteed Green Beans and Tomatoes, from Burnt Macaroni, is perfect for any summer dish.

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