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Favorite Summer Lunches

Light and Fresh

Are you Savoring Your Summer?

Summer is such a beautiful time of bounty.

Available to us are such a variety of in-season items

that make delightful lunches.

I so look forward to the first home-grown tomato.

Just so that I can make a simple 

Tomato Sandwich

I oftentimes use Honey-Wheat bread, spread with

mayonnaise, sliced vine-ripened tomatoes sprinkled

with Sea Salt and pepper. When I have a few

I add fresh Basil leaves.

Sheer Delight!

Peaches, Greek Yogurt and Honey

I am blessed that one of my neighbors produces

locally grown honey! I use it on quite a variety of dishes.

One of my favorite lunches includes fresh, in-season Peaches, 

locally grown -sliced and topped with two

generous spoonfuls of Greek Yogurt - plain -and 

drizzled with honey.

I cannot describe how marvelous this light lunch is.

It is one to savor and to enjoy!

Spinach Omelet

I love eggs in just about any form. One of my favorite light lunches is to saute fresh spinach with garlic and salt - a little butter.

To whip together a light omelet - cooked just right an egg does not require any salt -I fill the omelet with the spinach, finely shredded cheese and serve with sliced tomatoes and a wedge of brie. 

Very satisfying and filling.

Chicken Salad Sandwich

An easy, quick and delicious chicken salad can be made with a 

store-bought rotisserie chicken. Shred all of the meat - white and dark.

Add finely chopped red onion - I usually do about 2 tablespoons. I add 1 tsp. Herbs de Provence, red grapes sliced in half - 1/4 cup to 1/3, chopped pecans 1/4 cup, 1/4 cup or more mayonnaise. 

(season to taste)

Mix

all ingredients until incorporated. I use fresh croissants, focaccia bread, herbed rolls or honey-wheat bread.

The flavor and texture contrast in this sandwich mix is 

delightful. I love the sweetness of the grapes with the 

savory meat along with the crunch of the pecans.

Topped with a leaf or two of curly lettuce, a side of grapes

and you have a very Delightsome meal.

Salad

I love going to the farmer's market and getting a variety of fresh

vegetables to make a salad. Yesterday, I purchased curly leaf lettuce and asparagus. I have fresh tomatoes on hand, red onions, shredded cheese, boiled eggs and croutons. I also like to add a scoop of raisins, sunflower seeds and baby portobello mushrooms.

Sprinkled with a light Balsamic vinaigrette 

and I am set for a lovely lunch.

What do you like for your summer lunches?

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Wishing you a very Delicious, Delightsome day,

Categories: cooking , lunch , summer