Mediterranean Summer Menu
I so enjoy summertime, being outside together with family and friends, lingering in the sunshine, sipping a beverage while waiting for the grill to heat up. But my true love of summer is the produce. Tomatoes picked when they are still warm from the sun, crunchy cucumbers, beautiful glossy eggplants, and fresh peaches right off the tree, that smell so sweet you can’t wait to eat them, the juice running down your chin. To me, there is no better way to take in the season than sharing these delicious summer ingredients simply prepared alongside meat that has been perfectly grilled. To end the meal, vanilla ice cream topped off with a simple honey, Moscato syrup and peaches. This summertime menu is sure to be a hit with everyone….
So, what are we cooking?
This is a traditional Italian bread salad I like to make with lightly toasted ciabatta bread, cucumbers, a selection of summer’s best tomatoes and basil, then tossed with a light vinaigrette. The bread is slightly crunchy, slightly drenched in the vinaigrette. The crunch of the cucumbers and the sweetest of the tomatoes and basil makes this a salad that is truly is summertime in a bowl!