Keep Your Cool: 7 Simple Summer Salads that Won't Heat Up Your Kitchen
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Wilted Kale and Tomato Salad With just under 5 minutes of cooking time, this delicious dish won't heat up your kitchen! Wilted Kale and Tomato Salad serves four as a side 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1 bunch kale, trimmed, with leaves cut into thirds 4 small red tomatoes, cored and cut into sixths ¼ cup balsamic vinegar ½ teaspoon sea salt ¾ teaspoon fresh ground white pepper (use ½ teaspoon for black peppercorns)
In a large cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and garlic and saute for 2 minutes, stirring often. Add the kale, vinegar, and sea salt, and gently nudge just until wilted, for about 2 minutes. With 30 seconds left, fold in the tomatoes and pepper.
Summer is a great time for salad! The ingredients are in season, there is little to no heat involved, and the final product is refreshing fare for a hot day. You simply can't go wrong! These fast salads are not only perfect for summer but also simple to prepare, leaving you with more time to relax and enjoy the season. - By Jane Maynard
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