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Summer Salad

Needed something to serve along dad's homemade burgers and fries. I looked up a bunch of sides and viola, this is what I put together and we all liked it! Easily its own lunch or dinner meal with some crusty bread, perfect for a hot summer day. Dressing Whisk together: 2 T olive oil 2 T elderflower syrup (freely substitute any light syrup or jam) 1 T whole grain Dijon mustard salt and pepper to taste Set aside until salad is assembled. Salad Place in a bowl with room to spare for combining with the dressing: 1 cup cooked lentils or wheat berries or... farro or... (if using precooked, frozen, run under hot water) 4 hard boiled eggs, peeled and sliced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced 1/2 c fresh (or thawed from frozen) corn kernels 1 small zucchini, sliced or 1/4 inch chunks 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced or diced 1/2 c feta cheese, crumbles or 8 oz cut into cubes 1-2 t dill, freshly chopped or dried 1-2 t basil, freshly chopped or dried Combine gently, pour dressin