I did a quick google search for popular summer salads and the AI came back with the following salad (you can use left over chicken or pork chop as a main dish or chopped on top of your salad), the picture is from the National Garden Bureau:
The ultimate summer salad perfectly balances sweet, juicy fruit with savory, creamy cheese and a bright citrus vinaigrette. It takes advantage of peak summer produce and comes together in about 10 minutes without turning on the stove.
The Ultimate Summer Strawberry & Corn Salad
Prep time: 10 mins | Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 ear of sweet corn, steamed and kernels sliced off
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1/2 avocado, cubed
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped [1]
Dressing
- Juice of 1/2 a fresh lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste [1]
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, tomatoes, corn, cucumber, and avocado.
- Gently fold in the crumbled feta and fresh basil.
- Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss lightly to coat and serve immediately, or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. [1]
For tips on how to prepare quick, easy, and satisfying chicken-based summer salads for meal prep:
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