Discover 43 salads to enjoy all summer

Celebrate the season with 43 sweet and savory salad and dressing recipes that celebrate the bounty of spring fruits and vegetables. [Food Gardening Network Preview]( April 20, 2022  [Discover 43 Salads To Enjoy All Spring and Summer Long]( Celebrate the season with 43 sweet and savory salad and dressing recipes that celebrate the bounty of spring fruits and vegetables. [Magazine Issue 2022] RecipeLion Magazine is now included with a Food Gardening Network Gold Membership. Gain full access to this premium magazine—and an entire Library of food gardening advice—with a [Charter Gold Membership in Food Gardening Network!]( Dear Spring Cook, Are you enjoying the longer days of spring and early summer? There’s something about that extra sunshine that makes a fresh garden salad feel like the right choice. ‘Tis the season for lunches on the back porch or light dinners around the picnic table! All those fresh, seasonal vegetables are ready (or almost ready) and everything just tastes so magical. Farm stands and markets are in full swing and if you have your own garden, you may already have vegetables like beets, summer squash, and peas in your kitchen. As much as we all love the hearty stews and cool weather greens of late winter, as the gardens take off and we have an abundance of early leaf lettuce, berries, peas, and other spring vegetables, it’s nice to switch to ingredients that feel a bit lighter and in tune with the season. [Food Gardening Network Charter Gold Membership—Just $10 for an Entire Year! UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY! Become a Charter Gold Member today and get RecipeLion Magazine as well as Food Gardening Magazine and Library, Premium Collections, and Recipes! Check out all that this new food gardening club has to offer you today! YES, SIGN ME UP NOW FOR JUST $10!]( In this issue of RecipeLion Magazine, our hope is to capture some of that excitement and anticipation of warmer weather, longer days, and relaxed meals. You’ll find more than 40 salad and salad dressing recipes in here, from forgotten classics to light sides to savory meal-worthy salads. Here is a small sampling of what there is to look forward to: If there’s one thing that can make a good salad a masterpiece, it’s a fresh, homemade dressing, which is just what you’ll find in Simple Salad Dressings. You can’t go wrong with a Lemon Vinaigrette. I almost always have that one in my refrigerator. But it’s nice to have options. Here are some of the other salad dressing recipes you’ll find in this section: - Japanese Ginger Salad Dressing: It’s pretty hard to miss with its vibrant orange color and zesty fragrance. But more than that, what makes this dressing truly one for the books is its fresh and light taste. Its mild but sweet-spicy flavor pairs well with a bowl of cold, crispy iceberg lettuce or other crunchy greens. - Creamy Pumpkin Seed Dressing: What’s great about this recipe is that you can have a delicious mix of sweet, salty, tangy, earthy, and creamy with that extra punch of garlic. If you’re using roasted pumpkin seeds, you get a subtle but delightful smoky flavor underneath that creamy goodness. - Raspberry Vinaigrette: Of course, it goes without saying that fresh raspberries are a must in this recipe! You know as well as I do that nothing beats the taste of freshly-picked raspberries. And let me tell you, this Raspberry Vinaigrette is top notch. [Dandelion Fritters] Now that you have some salad dressings on hand, how about a look at some Sweet and Savory Salads to go with them? These salads make a perfect lunch or light dinner. You’ll find some unique flavor combinations here and maybe a few things you hadn’t thought of before as salad ingredients. I promise, though, try these salads and they’ll be on your menu regularly. - Dandelion Greens Salad with Dandelion Fritters: I know dandelions get discounted as weeds, but they are quite tasty! The greens are a little on the bitter side, while the flowers are a pinch sweet. In any case, this salad is one you’ll want to make over and over. - Strawberry Spinach Salad: This salad isn’t just a pretty face — it’s also flavorful and absolutely delectable! Plump, freshly picked strawberries are juicy and bursting with sweetness, along with a hint of acidity. Raw spinach, on the other hand, has a refreshing and mildly sweet taste, making it perfect for salad dishes. - Roasted Beet, Peach, and Goat Cheese Salad: If you need something to brighten up your day, and you’ve got some time to spare, then why not try making this Roasted Beet, Peach, and Goat Cheese Salad? Not only will you get a vibrant and healthy dish, but you’ll be able to enjoy varying levels of sweetness that’s hard to resist! [Traditional Greek Cucumber Salad] There’s a lot of fun to be had in mixing new flavors and ingredients for a fresh, tasty salad. There’s also something to be said for Salad Classics. They’ve been around for a while, and for good reasons. - Homemade Ultimate Caesar Salad: The most enjoyable part of making this salad is that it’s a great exercise in trying to balance all the distinct flavors to make them coincide with each other. Adding avocado slices, in particular, not only lends it a soft and creamy texture, but it also helps harmonize the saltiness, tanginess, and subtle spice from all the other ingredients. - Traditional Greek Cucumber Salad: The crunchy, refreshing veggie most of us have come to know as a salad staple wasn’t something you’d find in a Traditional Greek Cucumber Salad. In its place are cucumbers and tomatoes combined with olives, red onion, a light dressing, and — you guessed it! — feta cheese. - Waldorf Salad: What do you make when you don’t know what to make? Try going back to the classics. The Waldorf Salad is a classic recipe—and proof that you don’t need a lot of fancy ingredients to make a tasty impression. [Food Gardening Network Charter Gold Membership—Just $10 for an Entire Year! UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY! Become a Charter Gold Member today and get RecipeLion Magazine as well as Food Gardening Magazine and Library, Premium Collections, and Recipes! Check out all that this new food gardening club has to offer you today! YES, SIGN ME UP NOW FOR JUST $10!]( [Basil-Watermelon Salad] Nothing against lettuce, but you can make a lot of Lettuce-Free Salads. Grains make a great alternative, as do cucumbers, pea greens, and plenty of other ingredients. Try out some of these and see what you think. - Easy Cucumber Salad with Dill: The tangy, pickled flavor in this Easy Cucumber Salad with Dill comes from no less than three vinegars, plus fresh dill and the bright, spicy red onion slices. The dill brings everything together, adding texture, visual interest, and that distinctive dill flavor. - Basil-Watermelon Salad: Sweet, juicy watermelon is combined with fresh basil for a burst of flavor. This Basil-Watermelon Salad allows for lots of creativity with ingredients which makes it perfect for BBQ’s too. - Double Pea and Feta Salad: Two types of peas give this salad its distinct texture. The plump, crisp pods of sugar snap peas easily make this a crunchy snack. Meanwhile, the shelled English peas offer a sort of playfulness to the dish, making it a treat to savor. [Melon Salad] Ready for dessert? How about some Dessert Fruit Salads? Fruits are traditional desserts in many culinary traditions. You’ll find fruit plates on dessert menus in Europe, and various Asian desserts highlight fresh fruits. These dessert fruit salads continue the tradition and offer a healthy alternative to many other dessert options. - Melon Salad: This is pretty much a celebration of all your favorite melons, spiced up with a little freshly grated ginger and some lime zest and lime juice for balance. - All-Day Tropical Fruit Salad: There’s nothing quite like the marvelous blend of sweet and tangy tropical fruits mixed together in smooth and creamy Greek yogurt. The subtle tartness of Greek yogurt acts as a balancer that harmonizes the diverse flavors of the fruits, all at once making them distinct but united. [Food Gardening Network Charter Gold Membership—Just $10 for an Entire Year! UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY! Become a Charter Gold Member today and get RecipeLion Magazine as well as Food Gardening Magazine and Library, Premium Collections, and Recipes! Check out all that this new food gardening club has to offer you today! 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[Lemon Sage Pasta Salad] It wouldn’t be a collection of spring and summer salads if we didn’t include some Potato and Pasta Salads. Honestly, though, we could eat these any time of the year. - Lemon Sage Pasta Salad: Homegrown veggies can seem a lot sweeter because they’re fresh, but the citrusy combo of sage and lemons balances the sweetness out. Parmesan cheese gives this dish an added salty touch, while the butter and olive oil brightens up the colorful ensemble. - Parsley Potato Salad: Potatoes are some of the easiest vegetables to grow in your backyard so if you’re already well on your way to harvesting a batch of parsley, consider cultivating some potatoes to have the ingredients for this tasty salad on hand. Again, that’s just a sampling of the 43 salad and salad dressing recipes you’ll find in this issue of RecipeLion Magazine. Don’t miss out on these and other recipes like Burrata and Microgreens with Mandarin Orange Vinaigrette or the Creamy Broccoli Walnut Salad! 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