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The California Table

California Cuisine with a Coastal Vibe

July 9, 2012 By Lisa Dearen 6 Comments

The Salads of Summer


Summer is here! Yes, I know, it’s “here” for you, most likely for a month or so at this point. But San Diego suffers from May Gray and June Gloom so when I say summer is now here, I mean the gloom is gone, the sun is out and there are sun burns to be had!

Summer is also the time to say thanks to Mother Nature for all that fabulous produce she shares with us. Sweet corn, tangy berries, crisp lettuces, juicy watermelon – oh my. And oh: tomatoes.

So in lieu of actually cooking, by which I mean turning on the oven, let’s dust off our salad bowls, open up the crisper and leave the oven in the official position of summer: off.

Most salads are a come-as-you-are affair, meaning you simply dump every bit of lettuce, berry, protein, soft cheese and basic vinaigrette that you have on hand into said salad bowl. A few sliced almonds would be nice, or maybe some walnuts. If you have basil, all the better.

So be nice to your kitchen. Turn off the oven, eat salad! Here are a few recipes to get you started:

  • Corn & tomato salad from yours truly
  • Lentil & barley Greek salad from Kalyn’s Kitchen (gluten-free fix: use buckwheat instead of barley)
  • Watermelon, feta & arugula salad from Jersey Girl Cooks
  • Quinoa salmon salad from Gluten-Free Girl & the Chef
  • Rainbow chard with raisins from Liz the Chef
  • Roasted fingerling potato salad with lemon & thyme from Family Spice
  • Moroccan black garbanzo, pepper, and orange salad from Recipe Renovator
  • Pearl barley vegetable salad from California Greek Girl (gluten-free fix: use buckwheat instead of barley)

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  1. LiztheChef says

    July 9, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    A perfect post for the warmest day of summer so far – thanks for featuring my rainbow chard.

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    • The Gonzo Gourmet says

      July 12, 2012 at 10:06 AM

      You’re welcome! Your salad looks beautiful.

      Reply
  2. Jersey girl cooks says

    July 9, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Love salads especially in the summer. Thanks for the mention!

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    • The Gonzo Gourmet says

      July 12, 2012 at 10:07 AM

      My pleasure! Salads and fruit (not to mention the sunshine) make summer so magical.

      Reply
  3. Betsy says

    July 10, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    My tomatoes in the garden are just now starting to turn red! Looking forward to many a fresh salad in the upcoming weeks!

    Reply
    • The Gonzo Gourmet says

      July 12, 2012 at 10:07 AM

      I’m jealous of your tomatoes! Our dogs ate ours last summer so I’m not even attempting them this time around. Enjoy your garden!

      Reply

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