A Summer Chopped Salad
Bright, crisp, and bursting with the flavors of summer, this Summer Chopped Salad is the ultimate warm-weather dish that’s both refreshing and satisfying. Featuring a medley of fresh ingredients like crunchy romaine, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn kernels, and crisp cucumber, this colorful salad is as visually appealing as it is delicious. A sprinkling of tangy feta cheese and fresh parsley adds a delightful contrast, while the zesty homemade dressing—made with olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey—ties it all together beautifully. Perfect as a light main or a vibrant side dish, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and is ideal for picnics, barbecues, or casual outdoor dining. Healthy, flavorful, and easy to make, it’s your go-to summer salad!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Sweet corn kernels
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.25 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the romaine lettuce hearts. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, dice it into small cubes, and add it to the salad.
Add the sweet corn kernels to the bowl. If using fresh corn, you can briefly steam or boil it before cutting from the cob.
Dice the red bell pepper into small cubes and finely slice the red onion. Add both to the salad.
Crumble the feta cheese over the mix and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
In a small jar or bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until the dressing is emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently to ensure even coating.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
241 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.3 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 17 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 537 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.2 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 167 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 691 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
