Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad perfect for summer, packed with fresh vegetables and a light dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, corn, avocado, red onion, feta cheese, and sunflower seeds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Substitute the feta cheese with goat cheese or omit it for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg