More Favorite Summer Salads

Both of these are cool, crisp, crunchy, fairly low carb, and husband approved.  I also tend to have all the ingredients on hand, except maybe the cukes and apples.  If you like cucumbers, you’ll love this one —

Dilled Cucumber Salad

Combine:

• 2 cucumbers – cut lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and cut in 1/4 chunks
• 2 ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced

 

For the dressing, mix together:

• 1/4 C. cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon white sugar or Splenda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

 

Toss and chill at least 15 minutes before serving (an hour is better).  Feel free to add more and/or fresh dill to suit your taste.  I love it, so I pour it on.

 

The next one takes a little more time because of the chopping.  But it’s worth it!  And when’s the last time you had —

Waldorf Salad

• 3 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 1 C. thinly sliced celery
• 1/2 C. chopped walnuts
• 1/2 C. raisins (optional)

 

For the dressing —

• 1/2 C. mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon white sugar or Splenda
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

 

Mix all together, chill, and enjoy.

Have a great holiday!