Pack a Healthy Picnic

There’s nothing better on a warm and sunny afternoon then packing a picnic for the park! It’s a simple way to get out of the house and embrace the fresh air. Keep your meal light, healthy and in-season with these yummy salads.

Heirloom Tomato & Watermelon Salad 

Ingredients

• 2 medium heirloom tomatoes, large diced

• ½ small watermelon, large diced

• 6 - 8 torn basil leaves

• ½ cup cashews, rough chopped

• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Combine first five ingredients in a large mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Enjoy!

Cherry & Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup pitted fresh cherries, rough chopped

• 1 ½ cups shredded chicken breasts or thighs

• ½ cup olive oil or mayonnaise

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Serve with salad greens, crackers or a crisp of your choice. Yum.

Coconut + Sparkling Water

Ingredients

• 1 can coconut water

• 1 can sparkling water

• Lime garnish

Instructions

Fill a cup with half coconut water, half sparkling water. Garnish with lime and delight in feeling refreshed.