3 picnic perfect salads

Picnic season is right around the corner and we can’t wait to get outside to enjoy some good food and fresh air!

To share a few perfect picnic salads we welcomed award-winning registered dietitian Sue Mah.

Wonderful Pistachios Carrot and Cilantro Slaw (Recipe by Wonderful Pistachios)

Ingredients

Slaw

– ¾ cup Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Lightly Salted, coarsely chopped

– 4 cups shredded carrots

– ½ cup packed fresh cilantro, chopped

Dressing

– 2 T white wine vinegar

– 2 T extra-virgin olive oil

– ¼ tsp sea salt

– ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a large bowl, toss the carrots and cilantro.
2. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour into the carrots and mix well.

3. In a dry pan, toast the Wonderful Pistachios over medium heat for 1 minute. Toss the pistachios into the salad right before serving.

Serves 6

Caprese Pasta Salad

Ingredients

Salad

– 2 cups cooked farfalle / bow-tie pasta (or any other small pasta shape)

– 226 grams (8 ounces) mini bocconcini cheese

– 2 cups grape tomatoes, quartered

– ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped

– salt and pepper to taste

Dressing

– ¼ cup olive oil

– ¼ cup balsamic vinegar

– 2 T lemon juice

– 1 clove garlic, minced

– 1 tsp Italian seasoning or oregano

– salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl, toss together the salad ingredients.
2. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
3. Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving.

Serves 4-6

Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

Salad

– ½ small watermelon, peeled and cut into cubes

– ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (or more if you’d like)

– ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

Dressing

– 2 Tbsp lime juice

– 2 Tbsp honey

– 1 T olive oil

– pinch of salt (optional)

Directions

1. Add watermelon pieces to a large bowl. Toss in fresh mint.
2. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
3. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss in feta cheese just before serving.

Serves 4-6