Healthy living

It is the first official day of summer!!! What this means is that not only will it be super hot, we will be spending more time outdoors than indoors!!! There will be trips to the beach, lots of picnics, barbecues.. what better side than an easy to put together salad!! Summer time you drink more than you eat.. Therefore salad makes for a perfect meal, be it lunch or dinner. You can make ahead and keep it and use the dressing at the last minute!You can use any kind of dressing with this one.  This salad goes perfect with  a basic vinaigrette as it has  fresh mozzarella cheese and watermelon in it!   Sometimes I use a fruit-based vinaigrette such as raspberry vinaigrette.Actually, it is one of my favorite ones. It just adds to the flavor. Try different permutations and combinations and choose the one that works best for you.. Servings: 5-6 Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 0 Total time: 15-20 mins   Ingredients:  Romaine lettuce: 1/2 head  Sweet peppers:...

As it is getting warmer outside, the desire to eat food that is light, refreshing encourages. One does not wish to slave in front of a stove when it is hot outside ( well, I never slave in front of the stove anyways!) Quite often you are not even hungry! I tend to make and eat more salads during summer. This is also excellent for BBQs and picnics. It’s makes for a perfect lunch. The kids also like it. You can use any kind of dressing with this one. I like to use a basic vinaigrette. Sometimes I will use a raspberry vinaigrette. My husband likes to pair it with creamy dressing such as Ranch or poppy seed dressing. Either ways this is a salad that is simple and quick to make and something everyone can enjoy!  Servings: 5-6 Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 0 Total time: 15-20 mins   Ingredients:  Romaine lettuce: 1/2 head  Sweet peppers: 3-4  Persian cucumbers: 2-3, sliced thin Cherry/grape tomatoes: 8-10 sliced into halves Dressing of your choice on the side. Method:...