In this day and age, everyone is going fresh, healthy and most of all easy. This salad combines it all and most of all it’s deliscious.
I swear, my mother can take just about anything and create a masterpiece. She taught me when I was very young to use a recipe as a guideline. You are only limited by the expanse of your imagination.
If you are making a trail mix and you don’t like pretzels, leave them out or substitute for popcorn or a different kind of nut. No where is it written that walnuts have to be in a brownie, if you don’t have any or prefer hazelnuts or any other nut….use it, or in my case; leave it out completely. Better yet, maybe add some chopped dried cherries or cranberries to that same brownie for add texture and burst of flavor.
You can swap out ground turkey for ground beef in that goulash or chili. Just because it doesn’t call for garlic, who says you can’t put it in. Let your creativity flow and have fun with your food. Let the kids get their ideas in and take pictures to post of Face Book and see the look of pride in their eyes.
MOM’S SUMMBER ZUCCHINI SALAD is a perfect example of fresh, easy an deliscious. The crunch of the raw asparagus, mild zucchini and crisp snow peas all fit perfectly with the burst of juicy tomatoe in each bite. The Capers add just the right salty tangy surprise that will make you stop and think, Oooh, that’s a welcome surprise.
Why not add a little bit more color to this and add some yellow squash? Use all that amazing produce you planted and took care of from the garden or treasures you found at the farmers market and make a simple side dish or add some cooked chicken or grilled salmon for a complete meal.
Go Ahead…. ” Just Try It! ”
