During the summer everything is in bloom. Bright, vibrant flowers line the parks, and many of the tastiest fruits and vegetables are in season. ‘Tis the season for apricots, eggplant, corn, cucumbers, watermelon, bell peppers, tomatoes, cantaloupe, nectarines… and much more! If you have a garden, now is an opportunity to grow fresh produce in your very own backyard. Pick your favorites and get creative with recipes. Even if you don’t have a green thumb, it’s good to acquaint yourself with what is currently in season, so you know what to look for at the grocery store. Shop from local sources, like Farmers Markets, if you can, to ensure you know where your nutrients are coming from. Here is our favorite summer salad recipe, courtesy of Southern Living, using ingredients that are just ripe for the plucking. Strawberry-Tomato Salad 2015-08-06 02:08:29 Yields 6 A colorful salad using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Write a review Save Recipe Print Total Time 15 min Total Time 15 min 23 calories 5 g 0 g 0 g 1 g 0 g 82 g 199 g 3 g 0 g 0 g Nutrition Facts Serving Size 82g Yields 6 Amount Per Serving Calories 23 Calories from Fat 2 % Daily Value * Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Trans Fat 0g Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Monounsaturated Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 199mg 8% Total Carbohydrates 5g 2% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Sugars 3g Protein 1g Vitamin A8%Vitamin C50% Calcium3%Iron4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Does this look wrong? Ingredients 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh strawberries 1/2 pound assorted small heirloom tomatoes, quartered 1/3 cup chopped, fresh basil 1 tablespoon chopped oregano 1 teaspoon loosely packed lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt beta calories 23 fat 0g protein 1g carbs 5g more StyleBlend https://www.styleblend.com/ Credit: Southern Living Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Your email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website
