If you’re anything like us, you do NOT want to turn on the oven in this heat! The air conditioner is already working double time.
So here’s a salad we love, love. We won’t promise the kids will like it, but the mamas think it’s delicious!
Sweet and Spicy Green Salad
In a large salad bowl, place:
9 cloves fresh garlic, minced- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
Whisk these ingredients together in the bottom of the bowl (Taste to adjust seasonings.)
Wash and dry:
- 1 head fresh red leaf lettuce
Tear into bowl, on top of the dressing.
Add:
- two handfuls dried cranberries
- slices of red onion
- toasted walnuts or pecans
- crumbled bleu cheese
Directions (to recap): Whisk the dressing ingredients together in the bottom of a large bowl. Wash and dry lettuce, tear into bowl on top of dressing. Add cranberries, onion, nuts and bleu cheese (to taste). Chill deeply, about two hours. Toss greens and dressing just before serving. Serves 4 to 8.
