Chop This! (The easiest and likely the most nutritious and delicious salad you'll ever make.)
Okay. So if you have a garden--or even if you don't--now is the time to seize summer's bounty. Whether you grow it yourself or purchase it at the store, the time is ripe for summer vegetables. And when the vegetables are as perfectly ripe as they are right now, eating them raw (or some lightly cooked) with the simplest preparation is the way to go. The below recipe is just a guide. Use whatever vegetables and herbs that your garden or local market has. But here's how I made mine.
Raw Summer Salad
Dice a perfectly ripe tomato--or two if you're eating with someone else--and as much cucumber as you think you'll eat. Combine it in a bowl with a few slices of raw onion, a minced garlic clove, a sliced hot pepper, a handful of chopped parsley, and also basil. Sprinkle the salad with sea salt, then drizzle it with a tablespoon or two of extra virgin olive oil and good quality wine vinegar. Gently toss together and taste summer.
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