Description
A vibrant and refreshing summer salad combining mixed greens, fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, tangy feta cheese, and crunchy sunflower seeds, tossed in a light lemon-honey Dijon dressing. Perfect as a light main dish or a side for warm-weather meals.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels (raw or grilled)
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds or chopped nuts
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large salad bowl, mix together the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, fresh or grilled corn kernels, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted sunflower seeds to form the base of the salad.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving to keep ingredients fresh and crisp.
- Toss and serve: Gently toss the salad to ensure everything is evenly coated with the dressing. Serve immediately as a refreshing summer side or a light main dish.
Notes
- For added protein, include grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas.
- Try substituting feta cheese with goat cheese for a different flavor.
- Swap lemon juice in the dressing for balsamic vinegar to vary the taste profile.
