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I love how the definition of comfort food drifts with the seasons.
August. The steamy days, and long nights. Those that allow the fields to flourish with fruits and vegetables, and their keepers to harvest them with steadfast soul. To then arrive in our hands.
Watermelon dripping from our chins.
Crunchy bites from cucumbers still warm off the vine.
Sweet corn in our teeth.
Juicy tomatoes dripping from a quintessential BLT.
So much of what I eat this time of year is essentially a non-recipe, those you throw together on a whim with so few ingredients, yet they meld together so perfectly you make every week until those ingredients are out of season.
Bright.
Refreshing.
Creamy.
Crunchy.
Sweet.
Salty.
To have all those things in one bite is pure magic!
Dressed simply with the best olive oil you can buy, sweet summer basil, fresh lime (or lemon) juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper for a subtle kick.
Although it may not seem important, the way you shape and cut the watermelon, cucumber, and avocado makes a difference. Square watermelon cubes, thinly shaved cucumber slices, and round avocado balls (who knew a melon baller would be used for avocado instead of the melon!) result in easy eating and the right amount of texture.
I’ll leave you with that, and also a note to say enjoy August for what it is. Overbuy at the farmers market because you can’t get enough of the colors and abundance. Drink iced coffee on your porch. Listen to the birds chirping, and the kids playing.
Let fall arrive when it arrives.
xo,
Amanda
{If you’re looking for a few more summer recipes, my archived favorites include: Italian Grilled Romaine Salad, Gluten-Free Brown Butter Raspberry Financiers, Burrata with Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, and Peach Baked Muesli.}
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It’s so refreshing! Absolutely delicious! Perfect Summer Salad!
Wow! This was outstanding!
so glad you liked the salad!
Enjoyed this salad over the weekend, and just loved it! It was so fresh and unusual, perfect for Florida. A simply outstanding salad, especially after being outside in the hot sun.
Yay! So glad you liked the recipe, Holly. I love it on hot days too. xo
Using a melon baller for the avocado is genius! Love this combo Amanda and your photos are beautiful per usual!
This is such a stunning salad! I want to dive in and enjoy every refreshing bite :) Gorgeous photos + colors, as well xx
Thank you friend! It’s just what I’ve been craving with our hot and steamy weather. Hope yours is going well! xo
Excellent combination — just absolutely perfect for hot summer day!