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Does your culinary mindset begin to change at this time of the year?.......... Mine sure does, especially when I get a glimpse of my summer wardrobe tucked away in the far recesses of the closet. It's a reminder that summer will be arriving as it always does, despite the fact that they're forecasting one more bout of wintery weather before the temperatures soar up near 70˚ next weekend. I'm realizing that it's time pack up the heavy comfort food and to start thinking light and lean.
I've put together a collection of my favorite salads to get me (and you) inspired for the new season. Check them out over at PARADE!
Sandra says
I don't plan on wearing a swimsuit any time soon but these salads are perfect for lighter eating. I don;t think we'll ever have warm weather again either. Mother Nature is pretty ticked off around here!
Norma | Allspice and Nutmeg says
Hi Chris. I recently found your blog and I must say I love it. Your photos are gorgeous, your writing is witty and you love the Lord Jesus. I'm a fan.
Chris Scheuer says
Thank you so much Norma, you are very kind and I love that you too, obviously, are a Jesus lover!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Your salads are just all beautiful! I think if they were in front of me, I wouldn't know what one I would want! Hmmm, I think I would have to sample them all! 🙂
cheri says
What a great collection of salads!
gloria says
Chris all your salads look so beautiful!!
Liz says
You make the BEST salads, Chris! And I hope it's a sign that warm weather will soon arrive!!
Jenn @ Once Upon a Tier says
I never thought salads could look so pretty until I saw yours! It's definitely getting to be time for lighter eating!
Sophia @ NY Foodgasm says
You have such a way with salads Chris! SO beautiful and light!
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says
Love this collection of sensational healthy salads, Chris! I have been craving salads lately. Just pinned from you at Pinterest! 🙂
Ginny Hartzler says
Yes, it is getting to be salad season. I have found only ONE good head of lettuce since summer!
Kim says
I'm just pinning each of your salad recipes as these looks so good:)
Denise Browning@From Brazil To You says
This is for me--light and lean! It also looks quite delicious...I do accept invitations for lunch and dinner! 😉
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
It's still warm enough here for summer salads so I'm off to get my Parade fix!
Happier Than A Pig In Mud says
I need to be eating salads and yours are beautiful... but the cupcakes are still calling me:@)
Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says
Every one of this looks fantastic! I think I need 2 weeks of salads to kick of Spring (when it actually decides to come to PA)!
sue/the view from great island says
I'm SO in the mood for this kind of eating--- fantastic post Chris!
Velva says
Happy spring! Mother Nature has delivered a brutal winter and there are a lot of folks waiting for the spring weather to arrive.
You are right we think differently about food when warmer weather arrives. Your salad is beautiful. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Velva
Laureen King says
Beautiful salads, it makes me crave them over sweets any day!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
Loving that big picture full of fresh color and flavor!
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says
I popped over and love them all! Anything with asparagus would be top on my list. It is so pretty this time of year and usually on sale. Swimsuit season - hummmm. Not ready yet!