Fresh and Colorful: The Ultimate Summer Salad Recipe!
Fresh and Colorful: The Ultimate Summer Salad Recipe!
Ingredients:
- 1 head of lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 cup corn kernels (can use fresh or canned)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the torn lettuce, sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, corn kernels, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, minced garlic, honey, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 270
Total Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Sodium: 420mg
Total Carbohydrates: 23g
Dietary Fiber: 6g
Total Sugars: 7g
Protein: 5g
Pro Tips:
- For added crunch, you can add some toasted nuts or seeds to the top of the salad.
- Feel free to adjust the dressing to your taste. If you like it more tangy, add more lime juice. If you like it sweeter, add more honey.
- This salad is also great with grilled chicken, shrimp, or steak added on top for a complete meal.