It’s mid July and we’ve been living through a two week heatwave.
I have not felt much like cooking, so I’ve been on the lookout for interesting summer salad recipes.
I didn’t have to look very far.
This “no cooking required” satisfying salad is packed with protein, is easy to assemble, and perfect for this 90 degree weather.
I don’t always eat dressing on my salads, but I know most people do. Carol shares a wonderful homemade salad dressing recipe for the salad.
In addition, I am not able to digest corn very well- so I left it out. I sprinkled my salad with some freshly ground cumin and was a happy camper.
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| Halfway through before I added the remainder of ingredients |
The black beans in the salad provide substantial protein, and the creamy avocado tastes almost like a dressing to me. I can only imagine how good the salad tastes with Carol’s homemade dressing.
I ate the salad as a meal since it’s so hot that I really didn’t feel like eating anything else. I loved everything in it, and the recipe met gluten-free and vegan standards. The salad is versatile and can be eaten in a variety of ways.
💡 Make It Your Own: Easy Ways to Enjoy This Salad
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Turn it into a meal
Eat it over rice, quinoa, or pasta for a heartier, more filling dish -
Perfect for potlucks
Since it’s best served at room temperature, this salad travels well and holds up beautifully on a buffet table. -
Taco night
Use it as a vibrant, no-cook taco filling! Add to corn tortillas with your favorite topping
What are you eating? How are you managing with the heat? Please share in the comments; I’d love to get more ideas.
