From the Garden Summer Salad
Capture the essence of summer with the vibrant and refreshing "From the Garden Summer Salad." This wholesome recipe combines crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and zesty radishes with the sweet crunch of red bell peppers, all lightly adorned with fresh basil and parsley for an herby twist. The homemade lemon-Dijon vinaigrette—perfectly balanced with a hint of honey—ties everything together, delivering a burst of bright, tangy flavors in every bite. With only 20 minutes of prep time and zero cooking required, this no-fuss salad highlights peak-season produce, making it the ultimate choice for a breezy, healthy summer meal or a colorful side dish for barbecues and picnics. Wholesome, quick, and packed with garden-fresh flavor, this salad will be your go-to recipe all summer long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 4 medium radishes
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, and red bell pepper.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and dice it into bite-sized pieces. Add to the bowl.
Thinly slice the radishes and red bell pepper into rings or strips, and add to the bowl.
Roughly chop the fresh basil leaves and parsley, and sprinkle them over the vegetables in the bowl.
In a small jar or bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until the dressing is fully emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss to combine.
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or bowl and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
187 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.2 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 282 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 577 mg | 12% | |
*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.
