My daughter makes a very yummy salad. The last time we had it, I couldn’t get over how beautiful it was. That’s why I decided to paint it. I’ve tried to show highlight and shadow to give it depth. Note the different shades of color in each object.
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This is wonderful! And si love the bowl…it looks so real…I did a double _take.
It turned out great. I love that you are trying new things. I sure wish I could have a big bowl of that right now!!
Ooh, that looks delicious! This painting makes my mouth water. 🙂
Ok. Now I need the recipe! Super job Uncle Tom 😉
I’ve never wanted to eat one of your paintings before! Do you give out recipes with your art?
Salad:
3 small cucumbers, diced
1lb grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 each yellow and orange bell pepper, diced
2 green onions, finely sliced
12 kalamata olives, halved and pitted
1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained
Salt and pepper
Dressing:
1 T fresh dill, finely chopped
1 T fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 T fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 lemon peel, finely grated
1 T lemon juice
3 T olive oil
Garnish:
Crumbled feta cheese
Combine salad ingredients. Combine dressing ingredients; toss with salad. Garnish with feta cheese.
This is deliscious! And the painting is beautiful.