Category: Side Dishes and Vegetables

Super Simple Summer Side Dish

In the hot summer months I try to keep our dinners at home as simple as possible. For us, that usually means a protein and a veggie. A lot of time it’s just a roasted veggie. (I’ll have to share my BAM! best broccoli ever recipe for you Dish-ers sometime. Anywho.

Austin got home early the other night and we decided to go out for a boat ride. By the time we got back I was starving which generally equates to poor eating choices for me. I decided to grill some boneless skinless chicken breasts on my countertop Cuisinart grill. (Side note: this little baby is a handy-dandy option if you don’t have a gas grill or don’t want to go to all the trouble.)

But what can I make for our side dish? I look around and I have a pack of Wild Wonders Gourmet Medley Tomatoes. If you don’t know about these juicy little babies you should. Previously, I have found them at Whole Foods and also Marsh Supermarkets. They come in a rainbow of oranges, yellows and reds in various shapes and sizes. Kinda like us. Am I right, ladies?

Wild Wonder Tomatoes

Wild Wonder Tomatoes

I decided to halve them and make a tomato, cucumber, red onion and dill salad. Of course, I quickly realize I’m out of dill which I had my heart on set on. So, I looked through my stockpile of herbs and decided to use basil instead. I decided I needed to add a little more veggies so I threw in some shredded carrots I had on hand.

I added garlic powder, salt, pepper and Salad Girl Lemony Herb Organic Salad Dressing I had on had. Now before you go throwing me to the wolves for buying a salad dressing I could probably make myself please realize sometimes convenience is key especially when you live with a man.

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Salad Girl Lemony Herb Organic Salad Dressing

Note: You’ll notice I’m not much of a measurer. When I say a dash of something use your taste buds to determine how much you need. They’re usually pretty accurate.

Super Simple Summer Side Dish | Recipe

Super Simple Summer Side Dish

Super Simple Summer Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 thinly sliced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup diced red onions
  • 1/2 shredded carrots
  • Dash of basil
  • Dash of garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup Salad Girl Lemony Herb Organic Salad Dressing
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

Wash all veggies. Halve the tomatoes, thinly slice the cucumbers, chop the onions and shred the carrots. Add the basil, garlic powder, salt, pepper and dressing. Toss together and let sit until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Bacon and Cheddar Deviled Eggs

Bacon and Cheddar Deviled Eggs

One Dozen Eggs

1/2 cup of mayo

1 cup of cooked, chopped bacon

1 cup of cheddar cheese

2 tablespoons chopped chives

A dash of Worcestershire

A dash of hot sauce

Pepper

Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs

Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs

 

First, place the eggs in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, turn down the heat to a medium low and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse eggs with cold water. Crack and peel the eggs. Slice each egg lengthwise and remove the yolk. Place yolks in a bowl and add ½ cup of mayo, 1 cup of chopped cooked bacon, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons chopped chives, a dash of Worcestershire, a dash of hot sauce and pepper. Mix well and spoon mixture into each egg half. Refrigerate and serve!