Summer Chopped Salad with Arugula Vinaigrette
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Summer Chopped Salad with Arugula Vinaigrette is a celebration of peak-season produce in every bite. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, sweet corn, and tangy crumbled feta, this vibrant salad is elevated by a homemade arugula vinaigrette that’s zesty, herby, and subtly sweet. Blended with lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, the dressing brings a delightful balance to the medley of fresh, colorful vegetables. Finished with fragrant basil garnish, this no-cook recipe is quick and easy, making it perfect for picnics, barbecues, or light summer dinners. Serve it as a show-stopping side dish or a healthy main course that showcases the best of summertime flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 0.5 Red onion
- 1 cup Sweet corn kernels, cooked
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cups Arugula
- 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Instructions
Wash and dry all the vegetables thoroughly.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to a large mixing bowl.
Peel the cucumber if the skin is thick, then dice it into small cubes and add to the bowl.
Dice the red bell pepper and finely chop the red onion. Add both to the bowl.
Add the cooked sweet corn kernels and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.
In a blender or food processor, combine the arugula, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy to create the vinaigrette.
Pour the arugula vinaigrette over the chopped vegetables and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Sprinkle the salad with the thinly sliced fresh basil leaves just before serving for a fragrant garnish.
Serve the salad in individual bowls or on a large serving platter. Enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
953 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.4 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.2 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2464 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 20.2 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 654 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 637 mg | 14% | |
*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.
