With summer in full swing, it's the perfect time to enjoy fresh and vibrant salads. Here are three delicious and nutritious recipes from our Rise Gardens community to inspire your next meal.
Crispy Chickpea and Feta Salad
Submitted by Rise grower Kelsey, this salad combines crunchy textures with savory flavors for a delightful summer dish.
- Ingredients:
- Rise Gardens Mixed Greens
- Roasted Chickpeas
- Feta Cheese, crumbled
- Sliced Almonds
- Dried Cranberries
- Sliced Red Onion
- Vinaigrette of your choice
- Instructions:
- Prepare the Greens: Rinse and dry the mixed greens from your Rise Garden.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the greens with roasted chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese, sliced almonds, dried cranberries, and sliced red onion.
- Dress It Up: Drizzle with your favorite vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Enjoy this crispy, hearty salad as a refreshing summer meal.
Hearty Citrus Salad
Craving some citrus in your dishes this summer? Check out this zesty and vibrant salad by Rise grower Julianna.
- Ingredients:
- Rise Gardens Mixed Greens
- Avocado, diced
- Clementines, peeled and segmented
- Candied Pecans
- Goat Cheese, crumbled
- Grapes, halved
- Cucumbers, sliced
- Roasted Chickpeas
- Instructions:
- Prepare the Greens: Rinse and dry the mixed greens from your Rise Garden.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the greens with diced avocado, clementine segments, candied pecans, crumbled goat cheese, halved grapes, sliced cucumbers, and roasted chickpeas.
- Serve: Toss gently to combine all ingredients and enjoy this hearty and refreshing citrus salad.
Roasted Cauliflower and Pine Nut Green Goddess Salad
Looking to mix up your summer salads? Try this veggie-packed salad curated by Rise grower Amy.
- Ingredients:
- Rise Gardens Mixed Greens (such as baby spinach)
- Roasted Cauliflower
- Pine Nuts
- Caramelized Onions
- Feta Cheese, crumbled
- Rise Gardens Fresh Mint
- Rise Gardens Cucumber Slices
- Creamy Green Goddess Dressing
- Instructions:
- Prepare the Greens: Rinse and dry the mixed greens from your Rise Garden.
- Roast the Cauliflower: Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil and roast at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until tender and slightly browned.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the greens with roasted cauliflower, pine nuts, caramelized onions, crumbled feta cheese, fresh mint, and cucumber slices.
- Dress It Up: Add a generous drizzle of creamy green goddess dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Enjoy this nutritious and flavorful green goddess salad.
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