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Big Beautiful Summer Salad Recipe

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This Big Beautiful Summer Salad recipe is a vibrant, fresh, and healthy dish packed with seasonal vegetables, fruits, and a zesty dressing. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a light meal, this salad is bursting with flavor, nutrients, and color. Made with crisp greens, juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, avocados, and berries, it’s topped with a simple vinaigrette. It’s the perfect summer salad recipe for any occasion.

 

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 cucumber, sliced

  • 1 avocado, sliced

  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 cup strawberries or blueberries

  • ¼ cup feta cheese or goat cheese (optional)

  • ¼ cup toasted almonds or sunflower seeds

  • Fresh herbs (mint, basil, or parsley), chopped

For the Dressing:

  • 3 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar or lemon juice

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large salad bowl, combine greens, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, red onion, berries, cheese, and nuts.

  2. In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.

  3. Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving.

  4. Toss gently to combine. Garnish with fresh herbs.

Notes

  • Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for extra protein.

  • Use seasonal fruits for variety.

  • Best served fresh, but you can prep ingredients ahead.

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