The Easiest Summer Salad Ever

I have a love hate relationship with Southern summers. I hate the heat- unless I can get in a pool, which thankfully my boyfriend is gracious enough to let my kids and I use his whenever we want. But I LOVE the vegetables that my summer gardens produce.

This also means I often end up with an abundance of cucumbers and tomatoes, but not just any tomatoes- the large ones seem to generally elude my growing capabilities. (Although I’m hoping my yearlong use of Secondhand Soil’s compose will help that change this year.) So I usually end up with a TON of the smaller tomatoes. This means I’m always looking for ways to use them in new and tasty creations. I’ve made salsas, tomato pies, and more. But I think this is my easiest creation to date.

Cut up cucumbers into slices, and fourths. Cut your small tomatoes into halves. Now add small chunks of avocado and peaches, yep I said peaches! I’m a big fan of local favorite Dickey’s Peaches. Next I used a Champagne dressing from Kroger, this particular one I chose because it had a white wine base and I thought that along with the champagne, vinegar, tamari and garlic would add just enough tang without being overpowering. And I was RIGHT.

All this to say, I’ve had this salad two days in a row for my lunch at work and I love it. It’s filling without feeling heavy, and is a great way for me to add more of my summer veggies from my garden to my actual plate.

Let me know if you try it! I’d love to hear what you think.

Love,

Molly Kate