[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_font_size=”52px” meta_font_size=”22px”][\/et_pb_post_title][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px”]<\/p>\n
Check out these simple and delicious summer salad recipes! I share some of my favorite (easy!) recipes full of blueberries, watermelon & cheese!<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px”]<\/p>\n I\u2019ll be super honest\u2026cooking just isn\u2019t my favorite thing<\/strong>.\u00a0 I\u2019d much rather set the table than prepare the meal!\u00a0 Being a teacher, though, I do enjoy meal prep a lot more during the summer months when I have time to actually be more thoughtful and intentional about recipes!\u00a0 BUT, it just gets so hot here in the summer!\u00a0 And after an afternoon by the pool or day at the beach, I\u2019m not usually in the mood for a big, heavy dinner.<\/p>\n Plus, summer salads are a great way to try and shed a few pounds from the school year too!<\/strong>\u00a0 (Though, I\u2019m not claiming that these are necessarily the most calorie-friendly salads out there either!)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Healthy-Summer-Salads-13-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Healthy Summer Salads (13)” admin_label=”Before Image” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px”]<\/p>\n I should also mention that my favorite recipes are ALWAYS ones that don\u2019t take a whole lot of time<\/strong>.\u00a0 And if I can save some for lunch the next day, even better!<\/p>\n In case you\u2019re looking for some refreshing dinners during these summer months, I thought I would share a few of my favorites with you.\u00a0 I don\u2019t even know where I came up with these, but they are just ones that I tend to only make during the summer and really enjoy!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.7.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Watermelon Salad” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Summertime and watermelon just go hand in hand!\u00a0 The only part I don\u2019t love is the messy process of cutting up the watermelon.\u00a0 So sometimes I cheat and buy the pre-cut bowls from the deli.\u00a0 Most of the time, I just get my hubby to do it for me!<\/p>\n It is literally one of the most refreshing, summer treats and super healthy too!\u00a0 My very favorite way to eat watermelon is as a salad.\u00a0 Bonus?\u00a0 You only need three ingredients for this recipe!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Healthy-Summer-Salads-10-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Healthy Summer Salads (10)” admin_label=”Watermelon Image” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Watermelon Salad” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Healthy-Summer-Salads-11-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Healthy Summer Salads (11)” admin_label=”Watermelon Image” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Watermelon Salad” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px”]<\/p>\n Combine all three ingredients into a bowl and serve chilled!\u00a0<\/p>\n How easy is that?!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n I\u2019ll be the first to admit, if you aren\u2019t a cheese-lover, this probably won\u2019t be your favorite recipe.\u00a0 But I don\u2019t think I\u2019ve ever tried a kind of cheese that I didn\u2019t love<\/strong> (except for a random, really runny one in France; I don\u2019t remember what it was called!).\u00a0 Gorgonzola cheese has that extra zing to it that I really love and the mix of salty and sweet makes this a favorite for me!\u00a0 I like to buy the fat-free gorgonzola crumbled cheese<\/strong> in an effort to make this a little more healthy!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Healthy-Summer-Salads-12-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Healthy Summer Salads (12)” admin_label=”Watermelon Image” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Watermelon Salad” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px”]<\/p>\n Blueberries are the perfect addition<\/strong> to this watermelon salad. Plus, there is the benefit of the red, white, and blue!\u00a0 It makes a festive salad for your Fourth of July picnic!<\/p>\n I keep the leftovers around for an extra day or so and they make a great lunch for the next day.\u00a0 Win win!\u00a0 I leave some watermelon plain because my kiddos haven\u2019t yet discovered a love for gorgonzola cheese (haha!) but it does make a nice treat for the whole family!<\/p>\n Next time you pass a roadside produce stand, grab yourself a big watermelon and enjoy!<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Healthy-Summer-Salads-14-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Healthy Summer Salads (14)” admin_label=”Watermelon Image” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.7.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Italian Chicken Pasta Salad” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\nWatermelon Summer Salad<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Italian Chicken Pasta Summer Salad<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n