Summer Salad Bowl Food

BUILD-YOUR-OWN BUDDHA BOWL

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil (ideally about 4 quarts water). Once the water is boiling, add the rice and continue boiling for 25 minutes. Add the edamame and cook for 3 more minutes (it's ok if the water doesn't reach a rapid boil again). Then add the snap peas and cook for 2 more minutes.
• Drain well, and return the rice and veggies to the pot. Season to taste with 1 to 2 tablespoons of tamari or soy sauce, and stir to combine.
• Divide the rice/veggie mixture and raw veggies into 4 bowls. Arrange cucumber slices along the edge of the bowl (see photos). Drizzle lightly with carrot ginger dressing and top with sliced green onion. Place a lime wedge or 2 in each bowl.
• When you're ready to serve, divide the avocado into the bowls. Lightly drizzle sesame oil over the avocado, followed by a generous sprinkle of sesame seeds and flaky sea salt. Serve promptly.
• If you intend to have leftovers, wait to complete step 4 just before serving (otherwise the avocado will brown too soon). Leftover bowls keep well (avocado excluded) for 4 to 5 days in the refrigerator.

SUMMER ROLL BOWL

Steps:

• For the dressing: Whisk together the honey, lime juice and jalapeno. Slowly whisk in the canola oil until combined. Season with a pinch of salt.
• For the noodles: Prepare the noodles according to package instructions. After draining, drizzle the noodles lightly with canola and toss to coat.
• For the shrimp: Toss the shrimp with the sriracha seasoning and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
• Combine the lime zest and juice and honey in a small bowl and set aside.
• Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and drizzle with the canola oil. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the shrimp in a single layer and let cook, without moving, until the bottom sides are pink and the shrimp begin to curl, about 2 minutes. Flip each shrimp and allow to cook until barely cooked through, another 2 minutes. Remove to a plate and set aside.
• Add the honey mixture and butter to the pan. Whisk constantly until the butter melts and the glaze reaches a simmer, another 1 to 2 minutes. Continue whisking until the glaze gets thick and glossy and reduces by about half, about 3 minutes longer. Add the shrimp back in and stir everything together, glazing the shrimp and letting it finish cooking in the hot glaze.
• Divide the vermicelli noodles among 4 bowls. Top with shrimp, carrot, mango and cucumbers. Drizzle with the jalapeno lime dressing, then garnish with the herbs and serve.

PERFECT SUMMER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Bring orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, orange zest, and lemon zest to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.
• Layer the fruit in a large, clear glass bowl in this order: pineapple, strawberries, kiwi fruit, bananas, oranges, grapes, and blueberries. Pour the cooled sauce over the fruit. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving.

SUMMER SALAD BOWL

Steps:

• Boil potatoes for 15-20 mins or until tender, adding the eggs for the final 8 mins as the potatoes cook. Drain both and cool under running water until just warm.
• meanwhile, put the mushrooms into a bowl and toss with 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar and seasoning. leave to marinate while you peel and halve the eggs.
• To serve, add the remaining balsamic vinegar, the oil and garlic to the mushrooms and stir together. Put the potatoes, lettuce leaves and ham into a large serving bowl and toss with the dressed mushrooms. Top with the eggs and serve.

SHRIMP SUMMER SALAD IN CANTALOUPE BOWLS

Steps:

• Scoop the meat out from the cantaloupes and rough chop leaving a 1/4 inch so to keep the shell for the dish.
• Place the meat of the cantaloupe in a bowl with rest of salad ingredients.
• Mix all the dressing ingredients together in a blender.
• Toss the dressing into the salad. Chill for one hour to let the flavors meld together.
• Scoop 1/4 of the salad into each of the cantaloupe bowls.
• Top with garnishes.