Simple Summer Recipes

Fattoush Salad

There is nothing better than a refreshing salad in the summer, and fattoush is one of my favorite salads to eat anytime. A Lebanese salad that was originally a way to use up day-old bread, it makes for a delicious and healthy meal.

Ingredients - 

• Romaine Lettuce

• Cucumber

• Tomatoes 

• Red Onion

• Mint

• Parsley 

• Pita Bread (can use gluten free or regular)

• Lemon

• Olive Oil

• Garlic Salt

• Pepper

• Zaatar/Sumac (if you have it)

Directions - 

• Chop lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, parsley and mint

• Lightly toast pita bread, tear into small pieces, and set aside

• Combine all vegetables in a large bowl

• Combine lemon juice and olive (approximately ¼ cup of lemon juice and ⅓ cup of olive oil) with garlic salt, pepper, and zaatar or sumac. Mix well

• Pour dressing on salad and combine

• Add pita bread

Easy Shrimp Scampi

I love shrimp anytime of the year, but especially during the summer. This shrimp scampi can be made in minutes and served a variety of ways - on its own, with pasta, with zoodles, or with bread. Olive oil and garlic make up your base so be sure to use enough!

Ingredients - 

• Shrimp

• Minced Garlic (a lot of it, like 4-6 cloves)

• Olive Oil

• Salt

• Pepper

• Parsley

• Pasta of choice (optional)

Directions - 

• Peel and de-vein shrimp

• Mince garlic

• Chop parsley

• Heat olive oil and garlic

• Add shrimp

• Add salt

• Cook until shrimp turn pink - this does not take long!

• Top with chopped parsley and serve with pasta or own its own