This refreshing and nutritionally-rich salad would be welcome addition to the Jamaican jerk meal. Mixed lettuce, sliced avocado and oranges tossed with olive oil-orange juice-vinegar dressing make for a nourishing and easy summer salad. Enjoy a taste of the Jamaican cuisine with this sweet-and-sour simple salad.

This simple salad recipe is a virtual kaleidoscope of colorful fruits and veggies. It is a healthy combination of beets, red onions, blood orange, pomegranate seeds and arugula in a tangy pomegranate vinaigrette. Add walnuts for a satisfying crunch. Serve as a side or a quick and tasty lunch.

The briny taste of blue cheese classically pairs with sweet fruit and berries. This superb salad features a bed of salad greens, topped with blue cheese crumbles, fresh blackberries, crumbled bacon, and diced green onions. It adds a splash of color to your table, and a burst of savory/sweet flavor to your palette. It is even tempting to kids!

The simplicity of a classic Caprese salad is what makes it so elegant. Try my simple version with heirloom tomatoes and silky mozzarella circles drizzled with a lovely balsamic vinaigrette. Finish it with sea salt, black pepper and a few basil leaves. It is iconic Italian fare at its best!