Summer Salad With ALL The Goodies

Mmmmmmm … Sometimes you need something light and delicious to get you through a hot day. This summer salad refreshes the palate with its tasty, filling-yet-light goodies and dressing.

SUMMER SALAD

Here’s what you’ll need:

1 bunch of curly kale, spine removed

1 avocado, peeled and diced

1 medium tomato, diced

2 teaspoons chives, chopped

2 tablespoons almonds, slivered or chopped

2 tablespoons pre-candied pecans (sold at most grocery stores)

1/2 cup quinoa (prepared)

Chop or tear the kale and place into a large bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and anything else that sounds like it would taste good! Top with a delicious dressing like the one below.

Equal parts olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette

One clove of garlic, peeled and smashed or diced

1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari sauce

Salt and pepper to taste

Combine, mix, shake and enjoy!