Jazz up a Summer Salad

A salad doesn’t have to be boring to be healthy. Jazz up a summer salad with herbs, vegetables and edible flowers in season to create a beautiful dish to add to your meal.

This salad has herbs like basil, cilantro, lemon thyme and parsley, as well as nasturtiums which impart a peppery flavor added to the typical lettuce, tomato, onion and red pepper combo.

Finish your salad off with a zippy homemade dressing and you have a bright, easy way to eat your vegetables.

Dijon Vinaigrette

Makes: 1 serving

Ingredients:

·      1 tsp Dijon mustard (I like Grey Poupon)

·      ¼ c fresh lemon juice

·      salt & pepper to taste

·      2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1.    Add Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt & pepper to a bowl.

2.    Whisk together.

3.    While continuing to whisk, slowly drizzle in oil until well incorporated.

4.    Add to salad, toss to coat.

Enjoy!

Dianne