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Easy Summer Salad Recipes

This Summer Salad Recipe is packed with fresh, delicious ingredients and perfectly complemented by my Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing. It's a quick and easy dish that's ideal for all your summer picnics and BBQs!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 3 Romaine hearts chopped
  • 1 cup roasted walnuts see note #1
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 3 pcs tomato
  • 10 small radishes washed, trimmed, and thinly sliced
  • 5 ounces goat cheese crumbled
Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice see note #2
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt or just a pinch
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 tablespoon honey optional

Method
 

  1. Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and ground mustard until the sugar is completely dissolved. Taste and adjust the lemon juice to your preference. If the dressing is too acidic, add more honey.
  3. Mix in the poppy seeds to the dressing.
  4. Serve the salad with the dressing on the side, allowing guests to add the desired amount to their servings.

Notes

  • To deepen the flavor, roast the walnuts at 400°F on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 5 minutes (optional step).
  • The balance of sweetness and acidity in this salad dressing is crucial. Begin with 1/3 cup of lemon juice. If you prefer a stronger lemon flavor, gradually add more, about a teaspoon at a time. If the dressing becomes too acidic, add a tablespoon of honey to balance it out.

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