Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad perfect for summer, packed with vibrant ingredients and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, corn, avocado, quinoa, black beans, red onion, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Top with fresh cilantro before serving.
- For best flavor, let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the ingredients to meld together.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Substitute the quinoa with farro or barley for a different texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg