A Delicious and Simple Summer Salad...

 So you signed up to bring a salad? Or, you're hosting a meal and want a salad that doesn't come in a kit? A little something special that won't take all day to make?

This summer salad is the best part of sweet and savory. The bright colors make it a beauty as well. And, not counting salads that come in a bag, it couldn't be easier!

Ingredients:

Mixed greens

Sliced cucumbers

Fresh, sliced strawberries

"Pecan Pie" pecans (or glazed pecans)

Extra sharp white cheddar cheese (cut into bite-sized pieces)

Raspberry dressing 

Salt and pepper to taste

Just toss all of the ingredients together, preferably in a large white bowl - which makes the colors pop even more.

Then drizzle on plenty of the raspberry dressing. I found Panera's Raspberry dressing at our grocery store. It is SO good! 

Enjoy!

Hope you have a great weekend!

Xo

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A Late Summer Garden ~

 Our garden gate is now covered with hops vines…

The hops flowers are very interesting looking...They are pale green and almost resemble a pinecone - though more delicate and "papery."

We are excited to have many grapes this season! They are almost ripe, but already delicious (though still very tart!).

It's been such a treat to have fresh vegetables from our garden. The boys enjoy bringing in our humble harvest, usually around dinner time. 

Cucumbers are one of my favorites from the garden!

The apples are almost ready...

As the lavender is on it's way out, this flowering plant adds color to the front yard.

I'm already dreaming of next year's garden. What will we add? Pumpkins for sure! (I forgot about the pumpkins!! Fortunately we have some amazing local pumpkin farms - but still, it's only a matter of time before our boys ask, "Where are our pumpkins?!" It will give us something to look forward to next  year! :)

Did you have a garden this year? What did the best? What are you planning on adding next season?! 

Hope you have a great late summer day!

xo