Monday, April 26, 2010

Lemon Cucumber Salad

Lemon Cucumber, Red Onion, Tomato (red & yellow), Fresh Corn on the Cob, Orzo Pasta, Fresh Salad Greens, Rice Vinegar and Balsamic Dressing

  1. Marinade slices of red onion in a bowl of rice vinegar as you prepare the other ingredients.
  2. Slice the lemon cucumber and tomatoes.
  3. Grill or boil fresh corn on the cob, cut from cob once fully cooked.
  4. Boil orzo pasta.
  5. Wash fresh salad greens.
  6. Make Balsamic Vinaigrette (2 cloves garlic – minced, 3 T Olive Oil, 4 T Red Wine Vinegar, 2 T Rice Vinegar, 3 T Balsamic Vinegar, 1/4 t yellow mustard, 1 t fresh ground pepper, 2 fresh basil leaves and some thyme sprigs – minced, top it and shake it up!)
  7. Drain red onions and toss with, cucumber, tomatoes, corn, and orzo. Place fresh greens on a plate, top with cucumber mixture and fresh Balsamic Vinaigrette.
  8. Enjoy!

*Substitute the orzo with chicken or tofu for a fresh, protein packed summer salad.

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