Summer Lunch: Grape and Arugula Salad Recipe

Summer has its share of difficulties but it also has its share of thrills too! Summer salads fall in the latter category. Not only are these salad meals light and easy to digest but are also fresh, crunchy and flavorsome. Our today’s recipe involves summer delights like baby arugula, fresh thyme and red grapes to tickle your taste buds in the right way! So call along the kids, parents and friends to relax over this super light and delicious salad recipe.

Summer Lunch: Grape and Arugula Salad

Grape and Arugula Salad

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Ingredients

Four bowls of baby arugula

2 cups of red grapes, halved

1 tsp honey

2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped

2 tsp grape seed oil

2 tbsp sunflower seed kernels, toasted

3 tbsp red wine vinegar

1 tsp maple syrup

1/2 tsp ground mustard

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground pepper

Grape and Arugula Salad

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Directions

1. In a glass bowl add red wine vinegar, honey, maple syrup and ground mustard. Slowly poi the oil over and whisk gently so as to mix the ingredients well.
2. In another bowl combine the grapes, arugula, toasted sunflower seeds and thyme.
3. Now pour the contents of bowl two into bowl one. Mixing gently.
4. Carefully pour vinegar over the contents and sprinkle salt and pepper.
5. Toss very gently so that the seasoning mixes well.
6. Serve in salad dishes.

Summer salads are such a treat because of their lightness and taste. A salad that balances crunch and lightness in the right proportion is sure to be a success.  The grape and arugula salad recipe is also a very nutritious meal by the end of the day. Not only does it have the goodness of grapes in the form of antioxidants, it also has Vitamin E in the form of toasted sunflower seeds and grape seed oil. So have this delectable salad, fully knowing that you and your family are eating a healthy and nutritious meal. Do write back with your fresh ideas.

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