It’s summer!
And with the thick, muggy weather, it finally feels like it!
I kept this weekend pretty low key on purpose and Saturday was saved for packing and a BBQ!
Around 1:30pm, I felt like I had a good handle on the packing portion of things and decided to go for a walk along the path. I haven’t done much of anything in terms of exercise this week, so it was nice to get out and moving.
Meanwhile, the BOY was hard at work seasoning and smoking ribs.
My BFF and her adorable family were coming over for a BBQ. She brought some delicious appetizers (including grilled salami). I threw together a summer salad inspired by this mouth watering post on Pinch of Yum.
I cheated and went with the store bought salad dressing, but maybe next time I will make my own!
The toughest part of making this salad was searching the fruit section at the grocery store for the ripest nectarines in the bin.
Luckily, I choose well and they sliced up perfectly for the salad.
The gang was excited about their flavorful, smoky ribs, and the BOY threw some chicken on the grill for me. We had a side of roasted broccoli, and everyone dug into dinner.
I almost didn’t have room for dessert, but I never say ‘No’ to angel food cake, cool whip, and berries. It’s the perfect finish to a summer evening spent with friends!
What are you most excited for this summer?
Blueberry Nectarine Summer Salad
Inspired by Pinch of Yum
Ingredients
6 cups baby spinach
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1 cup blueberries
2 ripe nectarines, sliced
Grilled chicken (optional)
Poppyseed dressing
Directions
Place spinach in large salad bowl. Sprinkle with almonds, blueberries, and then top with nectarines.
Serve with salad dressing and chicken.
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That salad looks perfect! Fruit goes so well with leafy greens, but I don’t think enough people realize that!! Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Thanks Brittany!
I totally agree! I also think fruit is great on the grill and was just telling my neighbor how delicious that can be.
Bring on the summer fruits : )
angel food cake with berries and whipped cream is one of my favorites!! we usually add a drizzle of chocolate sauce, too. 🙂 I love summer barbeques, and am going to one tonight, in fact! Have a great day!
You too Michelle!
I didn’t think to add chocolate syrup. Despite leaving the country soon and having a pretty empty fridge, we do have chocolate sauce : ) I’ll have to do that for the leftovers!
I would like this entire meal… everything looks SO good! I’m most excited for tons of swimbikerunning outside and for Ironman Canada! 🙂
I’m super excited to read all about it!!!
Oh, how I have missed all your amazing food pics!! Those ribs look amazing!!
Thanks! It’s good to be back cooking and grilling AND sharing it with ya’ll!
That BBQ looks amazing. I haven’t had ribs in forever!
You’ll have to come over this summer! My boyfriend loves making ribs and I don’t eat them so he is happy to have company for ribs and burgers…ha ha!
Yay summer! I love summer bbqs and im looking forward to getting tons of fresh air all season! I love that poppyseed dressing, I buy that often!