This beautiful salad is a perfect complement to any grilled chicken or veggie. Bright, clean, and oh-so crunchy — it hits just right on a summer day.

Ok, so this is a little bit different - but hear me out. Before tomatoes come into season, I am always looking for juicy little globes to use as contrast on plates of chicken or veggies fresh off the grill. In walks cherries. Might seem a bit unexpected, but tossed in a good vinaigrette, with a lil’ bit of spice, and topped with the crushed roasted pistachios… I think this one might surprise you.

Easy and adaptable, this is almost more of a concept than a recipe.

I love this salad - so clean, so fresh, and full of beautiful brightness. It also adapts so very well to whatever you have growing in the garden.

Sometimes, I feel like I get pulled into these recipes with a shopping list that I could almost jump rope with. Nothing against a delicious recipes with a kajillion steps thats’s worth it… but sometimes, it is so pleasant just to keep it simple. This is a warm summer nice in a bite.

When flavors are so simple, the key to nailing this is using the best ingredients possible. This is the time to bring out your highest quality olive oil, balsamic, and use the freshest tomatoes you can find.

In that summer heat, when it feels too hot to eat - this salad is my go to. Light but hearty, simple but delicious.

This salad comes together in an absolute flash and is a great accompaniment to just about any other dish.

I so enjoy this summer salad. The key here is to make the crispy potatoes — I love how the potatoes stay crunchy even after being dressed.

Use this salad as a bright explosion of flavor to contrast more hearty ingredients. Turn to these when you are feasting on roasted meats, kebabs, sandwiches, or grilled veggies for that extra zippy pizazz.