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summer salad ideas

Summer Salad Ideas: 5 Refreshing Recipes for Sunshine

A collection of refreshing summer salad ideas perfect for warm days.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup corn, cooked
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the mixed greens.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and corn.
  3. Add avocado and feta cheese on top.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  5. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for protein.
  • Use any seasonal vegetables you like.
  • This salad can be made ahead, just add dressing before serving.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: summer salad ideas, fresh salad, healthy salad