Mint from my garden, mangoes from Merritt Island, peaches and grape tomatoes from the West North Carolina Farmer’s Market (our recent vacation spot), and a cucumber from Publix (I was “desperate” 😉 ) make this super refreshing salad. My girls loved this when I made it the other day while Scott and Joel were out and about. We often forget that eating fresh fruits and veggies are EXTREMELY hydrating and wonderful for our bodies from our skin to our vital organs.

“The Southeast” Summer Salad

2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half

1 large mango, sliced into bite-sized pieces

2 medium peaches, sliced into bite-sized pieces

1 medium cucumber, chopped

2 Tablespoons fresh mint, chopped

2 teaspoons clean oil (olive, seed or nut oil, or coconut oil)

2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Dash of Salt

Combine oil, vinegar, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together. Add fruits and veggies and mint. Gently stir to evenly coat. I like to serve this almost immediately. If wanting to serve later, I like to add the mango and peaches in just before plating so the fruits (esp. the mango) don’t get too mushy.

Other recipes you will enjoy:

“A Salad For Each Week” Recipes:

1. Broccoli and White Bean Salad

2. Asian Purple Cabbage Slaw

3. Fresh and Minty Cantaloupe and Tomato Salad

4. Tangy Kale and Sweet Potato Bit Salad

5. Key Lime Corn and Black Bean Salad

6. Green Bean, Tomato, and Mozzarella Pesto Salad

7. “So Long Summer” Salad

8. Pickle Salsa

9. Gingery Broccoli and Carrot Salad

10. Mediterranean Farro Salad

11. Home Grown Kale and Pumpkin Seed Salad

12. Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Warm Chutney Dressing

13. Cranberry and Orange Quinoa Salad

14. Southwest Ranch Dressing

15. Marinated Mushrooms

16. Fajita Quinoa

17. Caesared Brussel Sprouts

18. Fresh Argentinian Salad

19. The “New Green” Salad

20. Shrimp, Strawberry, and Feta Salad with Balsamic Chia Dressing

21. Garden Fresh Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

22. Cool Zucchini, Carrot, and Radish Salad

23. Layered Greek Salad

24. Shredded Brussel Sprout Salad

25. Ginger Dressed Slaw

26. Creamy Balsamic, Blueberry and Basil Spinach Salad

27. Tangy Green Bean Salad

28. Florida Summer Salad

29. Avocado and Crab Salad

30. Bella Salad

31. Sweet Potato Home Fries

32. Tomato and Carrot Balsamic Salad