.Place the raw vegetables in a large salad bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss with your favorite vinaigrette dressing and allow the summer salad to marinate for at least an hour for a fuller flavor. If using grilled vegetables, allow them to cool before handling. Cut the grilled vegetables into larger pieces if they are softened. Toss with your favorite vinaigrette and allow to marinate.
6.Add extras to the summer vegetable salad before serving. Add walnuts or almonds, chopped hard-boiled eggs, cheese, sesame seeds or pine nuts for a more intense flavor.
7.Garnish the summer salad with sliced radishes, sliced red pepper, shredded carrots or fresh basil.