It's so hot here I am making a cold salad plate dinner tonight. Here are my ingredients:

[CTyankee]

sliced cucumbers
grape tomatoes
sliced radishes
sliced celery
cold hard boiled eggs, halved lengthwise
cold cooked shrimp
canned tuna (chilled a bit)
cold tiny peas
cold pinto beans if I have them
pitted black olives (medium)

All over a plate of mixed leaf lettuce

I use evoo and vinegar as a dressing.

Anybody have another suggestion to put on this delightful summer dish?

[applegrove]

1. I like pumpkin seeds. Avocado for some good fat (and it goes well with shrimp).

[CTyankee]

3. I like avocado but hubby hates it. The pumpkin seeds might past muster with him, dunno.

[applegrove]

7. They are really good in salads and cereal too.

[CTyankee]

10. Great, I'll pick some up the next time I food shop. I eat cereal every day and could use a little

something "extra."

[applegrove]

13. Very healthy.

[Arkansas Granny]

2. I would probably add some sliced green onion, but I'd be happy

with what you listed. Sounds delicious.

[CTyankee]

6. and a relief. No cooking! Just assembling.

My arthritic back prevents me from standing too long. I do this salad using some time-outs for me to sit so this takes a bit of time. But so worth it, IMO.

[procon]

4. Sounds good, maybe a more zippy dressing to add more flavor?

I'd make a Green Goddess since you already have the cucumbers, or maybe a creamy Caesar or Italian dressing.

[CTyankee]

8. Yes, I have done that in the past but I don't make a dressing like that. I just use bottled.

[applegrove]

9. Do you have a recipe for your green goddess dressing? I tried it once

A few years ago and loved it.

[procon]

16. This is my own version, not the classic recipe.

California Green Goddess Dressing
There are any number or recipes for Green Goddess Dressing, and my typical recipe variation uses the ingredients I have on hand to make a creamy, tangy cucumber dressing with some California favorites added to spice it up. It’s all good, a light and refreshing dressing for all kinds of salads and veggie dipping for hot summer menus.

1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon fresh dill
1 jalapeño, ribs and seeds removed
1 cup packed cilantro leaves
4 green onions, green parts only
juice of 1 lime
1/2 cucumber, seeded, grated and squeezed to remove excess liquids
1/4 cup sour cream, greek yogurt or buttermilk
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Puree the garlic, dill, jalapeño, cilantro, green onion tops, lime juice in a food processor. Next, blend in the cucumber and just enough sour cream to get the desired smooth consistency. Put the mixture into a storage bowl and add salt and pepper as needed. Cover tightly and let chill in the fridge for several hours.

[Ohiogal]

5. I wouldn't change a thing

and would you bring me some, too?

[heaven05]

11. green olives

in place of black, poppy seed dressing. SO hot. Heat index 106. Power still on so my fans are keeping things cool.

[CTyankee]

12. It's a matter of personal taste. We just like black olives better...

[sarge43]

14. A few capers? Always good with oily fish like tuna.

White kidney beans rather than pintos.

[matt819]

15. Ice

Ice

Add ice

And top with ice

When in doubt, add more ice.