Refreshing salads

By Conni Attwell
Conni's Cooking Corner

Here are some refreshing salad recipes to kick off great summer living.

WATERMELON AND CUCUCUMER SALAD

2 English cucumbers

¼ large watermelon

1/4 cup lime juice

2/3 cup torn mint leaves

2 tbsp tarragon leaves (finely chopped)

½ tsp salt

Slice cucumber in half lengthwise. Scrape and discard seeds. Chop cucumber and watermelon into small chunks. Stir in lime juice, herbs and salt.

EMERALD KALE SALAD

2 Tsp cider vinegar

3 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbs olive oil

1 tsp honey

4 cups Kale (shredded0)

1 carrot grated

Croutons:  4 slices whole wheat bread

1.2 tsp dried basil

Whisk 1 tsp cider vinegar with the lemon juice, olive oil and honey in large bowl.

Add shredded kale and grated carrot and toss well.

For croutons:

Cut bread into 1/2 inch cubes. Toss with ½ tsp cider vinegar and ½ tsp dried basil. Spread on large baking sheet and bake in 450 dg oven until golden brown. Sprinkle over salad,

And for dessert.....

AMBROSIA SALAD

1 can mandarin oranges , drained

1 can pineapple chunks, drained

1 cup miniature marshmallows

1 cup flaked coconut

1 cup sour cream

Gently mix all ingredients together.