Summer Salad Recipe
A fresh Summer Salad Recipe packed with tomatoes, cucumber, corn, and goat cheese.Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required.Perfect for barbecues, picnics, and healthy family meals.
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved (about 1¾ cups)
- 1 medium cucumber chopped (about 1½ cups)
- 1 bell pepper diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup sliced snap peas
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels
- ½ small red onion sliced or diced (about ½ cup)
- ¾ cup 4 ounces crumbled soft goat cheese
- ½ cup roasted sunflower seed kernels
- ½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley or fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove finely minced
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- In a large serving bowl, arrange the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, snap peas, corn, red onion, goat cheese, sunflower seeds, and fresh herbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables just before serving.
- Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- The goat cheese will soften and blend into the dressing, creating a creamy texture throughout the Summer Salad Recipe.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Frozen corn can be thawed and used in place of fresh corn.
- Canned corn works well when drained thoroughly.
- For extra crunch, add toasted pumpkin seeds or sliced almonds.
- This salad pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, sandwiches, or seafood.
- A squeeze of fresh lemon juice adds additional brightness.