Skinny Taco Salad Lettuce Boats

Something in my mind is telling me it's Summer time... I know in my heart that we're not quite there yet but because of the almost-everyday-sunny days we've been having here in the Pacific Northwest my mind has been tricked into thinking it's time for Summer food!

Here is a little view of the amazing sunsets we've been having in the upper-left USA-

Something about the sun makes me think I need fresh fruit and veggies, this is not a want but an absolute need! Also, I might add, it is of utmost importance that the fresh produce be served within other produce as often as possible. These little taco salad lettuce boats are setting the perfect example for all other Summer dishes to follow... They set a high bar indeed.

Spring Greens and Mixed Fruit Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

I think I should start by saying that salad is my favorite food. Now, when I say favorite, I think I really mean it is my favorite way to get all of my actual favorite foods together in one place. Greens are the perfect vehicle for pretty much anything you can think of.

One reason I love creating and making salads is because, in my opinion, you can't go wrong. Take some leftovers from the fridge, throw them on a bed of lettuce, top it with your fave dressing and you have a perfect meal! The reason I wanted to make this salad in particular because I saw the first nectarines of the season in the store and I needed to have them with my Brianna's Home Style Poppy Seed Dressing. I have made this salad with a ton of different fruits and have never had a bad batch. This variation in particular is sweet, crunchy, savory, tart, and all together delicious! You could grill up some chicken breast to put on this and it would be a filling main course for sure!