Description
Brighten your summer days with this refreshing summer salad, packed with vibrant flavors and colorful ingredients. Perfect for picnics or family gatherings, this dish combines crunchy veggies, creamy avocado, and a zesty homemade dressing that will tantalize your taste buds. It’s not just beautiful; it’s also nutritious and versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite seasonal produce. Enjoy it as a light lunch or a delightful side dish at dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Rinse mixed greens under cold water and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped red bell pepper, and cubed avocado.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), and Dijon mustard until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg