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Summer Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Summer Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

A refreshing Summer Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette featuring vibrant greens, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing, perfect for warm weather gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups baby arugula
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 English cucumber (sliced)
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • salt
  • black pepper

Method
 

  1. In a small glass jar, combine the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Shake until emulsified.
  2. Char the corn in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for three minutes if desired.
  3. In a large serving bowl, combine baby arugula and chopped romaine.
  4. Add halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and thinly sliced red onions evenly over the greens.
  5. Sprinkle charred corn, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted pine nuts on top.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure greens are thoroughly dried after washing to prevent sogginess. Chill the serving bowl before assembling for optimal freshness.