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Ingredients:

• 4 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula, etc.)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Optional: Grilled chicken, sliced (for added protein)

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Instructions:

1. In a large salad bowl, combine mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, toasted pine nuts, and torn basil leaves.
2. If desired, add sliced grilled chicken for a protein boost. Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette dressing over the salad. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
3. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately as a refreshing side or a light main course.
4. Enjoy the burst of flavors and textures in this tasty but simple seasonal salad.

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For example, watermelons grow naturally in the summertime, whereas carrots you can find in the spring and then again in the fall. Seasonal eating is very important for many reasons, so read on to figure out why.

Environmental Reasons

Every fruit and vegetable has specific needs in order to grow. Soil and temperature are the most important, because it gives the plants nutrients to grow. If you don’t respect the seasonal needs of plants and try to procure them when they’re out of season, like many companies do, there is a lot of chemicals that have to go into the food and the soil to make that possible.

Taste

Fruits and vegetables have different tastes based on the way they were grown. The best tasting produce will come during the time it’s actually supposed to be harvested, so consider only buying products that are in season from your local market or farmer’s market to ensure you get the best tasting and best quality products.

The post Why You Should Be Eating Seasonal Food appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

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A post shared by Siân | Recipebreakout (@recipebreakout)

Ingredients:

• 4 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula, etc.)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Optional: Grilled chicken, sliced (for added protein)

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A post shared by BBC Good Food (@bbcgoodfood)

Instructions:

1. In a large salad bowl, combine mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, toasted pine nuts, and torn basil leaves.
2. If desired, add sliced grilled chicken for a protein boost. Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette dressing over the salad. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
3. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately as a refreshing side or a light main course.
4. Enjoy the burst of flavors and textures in this tasty but simple seasonal salad.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Yas-chin (@yas_chin)

The post Try This Amazing Seasonal Salad appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

For example, watermelons grow naturally in the summertime, whereas carrots you can find in the spring and then again in the fall. Seasonal eating is very important for many reasons, so read on to figure out why.

Environmental Reasons

Every fruit and vegetable has specific needs in order to grow. Soil and temperature are the most important, because it gives the plants nutrients to grow. If you don’t respect the seasonal needs of plants and try to procure them when they’re out of season, like many companies do, there is a lot of chemicals that have to go into the food and the soil to make that possible.

Taste

Fruits and vegetables have different tastes based on the way they were grown. The best tasting produce will come during the time it’s actually supposed to be harvested, so consider only buying products that are in season from your local market or farmer’s market to ensure you get the best tasting and best quality products.

The post Why You Should Be Eating Seasonal Food appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.