Best of Summer Salad
Celebrate the vibrant flavors of the season with the “Best of Summer Salad,” a refreshing medley of fresh cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, juicy peaches, and sweet corn. This easy-to-make salad combines the peppery bite of arugula with creamy crumbled feta and fragrant basil leaves, all tossed in a zesty lime and honey dressing. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook summer recipe is perfect for light lunches, picnics, or as a colorful side dish for barbecues. Bursting with seasonal produce and balanced with sweet, tangy, and savory notes, this summer salad is your go-to for maximizing the taste of peak summertime ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 medium ripe peaches
- 3 cups arugula
- 1 ear sweet corn
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables and fruits. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, peel the cucumber and slice it into thin half-moons, and cut the peaches into wedges.
Cook the corn. Bring a small pot of water to boil, add the ear of corn, and cook for 3-4 minutes. Let it cool, then cut the kernels off the cob using a sharp knife.
Prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Assemble the salad. In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, peach wedges, and sweet corn kernels.
Add the toppings. Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and sprinkle with fresh basil leaves.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately for the freshest flavor. Enjoy your Best of Summer Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
223 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.3 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 17 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 489 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 181 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 539 mg | 11% | |
*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.
