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.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 4

Assemble the salad. In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, peach wedges, and sweet corn kernels.

Step 5

Add the toppings. Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and sprinkle with fresh basil leaves.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Serve immediately for the freshest flavor. Enjoy your Best of Summer Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1058 grams (1058.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	456

Total Fat 18.10g	23%
Saturated Fat 10.20g	51%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.60g
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 2070mg	90%
Total Carbohydrate 65.90g	24%
Dietary Fiber 9.70g	35%
Total Sugars 43.80g
Protein 19.30g	39%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 578mg	44%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 1863mg	40%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.3%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 52.3%