A Mediterranean Summer
This salad defines a European summer, but you can have that experience at home too. And best of all, it’s beyond simple to make. And so fresh.
I made this salad as a starter for when my boss came to visit me in Atlanta. She's hard to impress and a huge foodie, so the pressure was really on to deliver a home-cooked meal that would be unforgettable (unfortunately a funny mishap, fender-bender situation outshined the food-heavy weekend, but we won’t get into that here).
Anyways, I got to crafting a menu and ultimately pulled together a Mediterranean-inspired dinner course containing a starter, main, and dessert. However, this came with its own challenges. I got super sick the day before and all of the prep I had planned to do…didn’t happen. Therefore, I had to manage to pull this dinner spread off in less than 7 hours. Luckily, at least this starter was easy to make and didn’t require much time to pull together!
Ingredients:
Peaches
Grape Tomatoes
Green Radish
Spinach
Arugula
Mint
Fresh Mozzarella
Olive Oil
Lemon
Italian Seasoning
Salt, to taste
Cooking Steps:
Chop & Toss: I grilled up some peaches, sliced up grape tomatoes, and cut up some green radish (from the home garden). Toss them into a bowl with a generous handful of spinach, arugula, and mint. It’ll look like a color palette.
Cheese Please: Tear up some fresh mozzarella for a rustic feel. Burrata would also pair amazing with this. It’s just hard to get your hands on at times but fresh mozzarella won’t disappoint, I swear.
Dressing Time: A good sprinkle of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon to wake everything up, a sprinkle of Italian seasoning, salt to taste, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Simple, but flavorful.
Watch me prep for this dinner party here: hhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ramzeatzz/video/7270271316828130602!
If you make it, which you totally should, share a picture! I’d love to live vicariously through your summer salad moments too, and yes, you can make this in fall time too. Happy munching!