As the end of the school year approaches rapidly and most people are wondering how they will look in their bathing suits our thoughts turn towards easy summer salad recipes that are filling enough to be meals yet light enough to help us look buff in our summer attire. No need to compromise on taste.
Start with some whole grain pasta and cook it according to the directions on the box. I think penne is best but any type will do. Separately saute some grape or sliced plum tomatoes, and asparagus cut into 1 inch pieces with some olive oil and fresh minced garlic. Add some fresh basil then toss with the pasta. For protein add some grilled chicken, tofu or chic peas. This can be eaten hot or at room temperature. What is nice about this type of dish is that you can pretty much add almost any type of vegetable, meat or fish to this and have it be different and tasty every time. Fresh baby spinach is a particularly nice enhancement.
Check back throughout the summer for more easy, simple, delicious and healthy recipes.