Quick and Easy Summer Salads

Quick and easy summer salads

Looking for something tasty to enjoy with a bbq over summer? Here are 3 quick and easy salads that you can throw together. They are also perfect as leftovers the next day or in the lunchbox.

CHICKPEA & EDAMAME SALAD

Ingredients:

• 1 can of chickpeas, drain and rinse

• 1/2 finely chopped red onion

• Handful of cherry tomatoes – chopped in half

• Handful of chopped parsley or coriander

• 1/2 cup edamame beans (I buy them from the frozen section next to the other frozen veggies, cover in boiling water then drain)

• 1/2 avocado – chopped

• 1 lemon

• Olive oil

How to make:
Place all ingredients into a salad bowl. Mix well and squeeze over lemon juice and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.

COURGETTE & FETA SALAD

Ingredients:

• 4-6 courgettes, sliced lengthways into 3mm thick slices

• 1/2 cup edamame beans

• Handful fresh mint

• 50g feta

• 4-6 courgettes, sliced lengthways into 3mm thick slices

• Olive oil

How to make:
Brush courgettes lightly with olive oil, then grill on the BBQ or cook in a hot pan until they have some colour and going soft (not floppy!). In a large bowl put edamame beans, finely chopped mint, mix. Add in the grilled courgette and stir through. Top with crumbled feta.

CAPRESE SALAD

Ingredients:

• 5 tomatoes sliced (approx 5mm thick)

• 1 large fresh mozzarella ball sliced (approx 5mm thick)

• Handful fresh basil

• Olive oil

• Balsamic vinegar (optional)

How to make:
Layer slices of tomato and mozzarella cheese on a serving plate. Add torn up basil leaves on the top. Drizzle with olive oil and if you like, a little balsamic vinegar too!

These Jamie Oliver’s flatbreads go perfectly with this salad. A super easy recipe and an awesome way to fancy up your meal!

What’s your fav summer salad?