Well anyway, summer is the time for colorful salads. Salads that are rich in nutrition and salads that are refreshing and light! Paired with a smoothie or a fruit juice they make a perfect simple meal for a hot afternoon!
This is one of my Indian "Ishstyle" salad that is rich in flavor and quite filling! Very easy to assemble and really low cal- this salad is a summer delight!
Simple Summer Salad
You will need:
1 Cucumber (these are abundant during summer! We cant keep up with the surplus of cucumbers in our home)
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (You can use any tomatoes, but I love the sweet yet tangy flavor of these little puppies!)
1 Large Carrot
Cilantro
1 green chilli (To add zest!)
1/2 cup cooked Garbanzo Beans (also called chickpeas or Kabuli channa - not in my picture above! I was out of these).
a few walnuts
a few soynuts
For the dressing:
1/2 Fresh Lime
1 tsp grated ginger
salt to taste
1 tsp Honey (optional)
Mix all of the above in a small bowl.
Method:
Wash, peel and chop the cucumber and carrots into cubes. Chop the cherry tomatoes into halves. Combine the veggies, chopped cilantro and the nuts in a mixing bowl. Add in the dressing and toss well. Serve chilled!
You really can add any additions to this if you want. I sometimes throw in some dried cranberries and some fresh blueberries!
One more look!
Hope you guys enjoyed this refreshing salad!
8 comments:
Sometimes I do need a break from lettuce in salads. BTW, have you tried adding a pinch of cumin pdr in the dressing? Tastes great..
Beautiful salads, need those now in this hot weather!:)
and it is "simply" superb:) where is my plate???
Hi Latha,
First time here.
That is one good-looking salad!. I have only recently started appreciating salads.
Nice pic.
Simply delightful! great for a hot summer day!
I add a tadka with hing to this salad, and its amazing!
A pleasant looking salad dear....looks great :-)
Latha- I love fresh salads..this looks lovely:-)
Thanks for sharing!
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