The spring thaw has begun, the days are getting longer and I’m ready for warmer weather. Let’s kick off spring with a garden salad accompanied by a nice glass of Country Time Lemonade! I swung by Walmart on my way home to grab the stuff I needed to whip up a nice salad and homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing, while I was there I picked up a few bottles of the Country Time Lemonade Starters, too. #PourMoreFun #CollectiveBias
Spring Salad & Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
I enjoy having a salad every day for lunch. I try to switch it up, sometimes I make a tuna salad, sometimes an egg salad or chicken salad, but today I’m going to make a nice spring salad. Not only that, but I’m going to bypass the store-bought salad dressing and make my own, homemade vinaigrette dressing (recipe below!). Of course, with spring on the mind, I’m going to top off my lunch will be a nice glass of Country Time Lemonade, using the new Country Time Lemonade Starters.
Country Time Lemonade Starters
Have you tried the Country Time Lemonade Starters yet? It’s definitely the most convenient way to make a quick glass of lemonade. Just put 1.5 tablespoons into an 8oz glass, add water and stir it up! It’s that easy to make a perfect glass of lemonade each and every time. The Country Time Lemonade Starters are flavored with real lemons and contain 50% less sugar than a regular soda!
Aside from being better for you than some other drinks, Country Time Lemonade Starters are budget friendly and affordable! One bottle can serve a whole party, there’s no need to lug a bunch of jugs out of the store – just pick up a bottle of Country Time Lemonade Starters! These really do make the perfect springtime drink.
The Country Time Lemonade Starters come in three different flavors, Berry Lemonade, Classic Lemonade as well as Half Lemonade & Half Iced Tea. My favorite is the Half Lemonade & Half Iced Tea, but they’re all great, affordable and wicked easy to make – just add the Country Time Starters to your glass or pitcher as directed on the label, add water and you’re good to go!
Don’t miss out on the upcoming Country Time Lemonade Starters in-store demonstrations at Walmart during the months of March and April! If you’ve never seen an in-store demo, they’re pretty cool and give you a lot of product information as well as a sample to try! use the links below to find a demo location near you!
Let’s get started with the balsamic vinaigrette dressing. It’s really simple to make your own homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing and it only takes a few minutes to do. As a matter of fact, you may already have most of the ingredients in your cupboards already. I only needed to pick up some balsamic vinegar, the rest I already had on hand.
Homemade Vinaigrette Dressing & Spring Salad
Here’s the recipe for my wicked easy homemade vinaigrette salad dressing. It’s super easy to toss together and wont take you more than 10 minutes. The recipe makes about a cup of dressing, which is quite a bit. After making the dressing, it’s ready to go – just pour it right over your salad, toss and enjoy!
Ingredients
Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon onion, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Spring Salad
- Red & green romaine lettuce
- Other leafy greens of your choosing
- Green, Red, Orange and Yellow peppers
- Onion
- Cucumber
- Tomato
Directions
- Assemble Salad
- Whisk balsamic vinegar, chopped garlic, onion, brown sugar, salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Whisk in olive oil a little bit at a time until it’s all added
- Pour over salad, toss and enjoy with glass of Country Time Starters Lemonade!
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