Summer Chopped Salad with Arugula Vinaigrette

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Summer Chopped Salad with Arugula Vinaigrette is a celebration of peak-season produce in every bite. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, sweet corn, and tangy crumbled feta, this vibrant salad is elevated by a homemade arugula vinaigrette that’s zesty, herby, and subtly sweet. Blended with lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, the dressing brings a delightful balance to the medley of fresh, colorful vegetables. Finished with fragrant basil garnish, this no-cook recipe is quick and easy, making it perfect for picnics, barbecues, or light summer dinners. Serve it as a show-stopping side dish or a healthy main course that showcases the best of summertime flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 Red bell pepper
• 0.5 Red onion
• 1 cup Sweet corn kernels, cooked
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 cups Arugula
• 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all the vegetables thoroughly.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber if the skin is thick, then dice it into small cubes and add to the bowl.

Step 4

Dice the red bell pepper and finely chop the red onion. Add both to the bowl.

Step 5

Add the cooked sweet corn kernels and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.

Step 6

In a blender or food processor, combine the arugula, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy to create the vinaigrette.

Step 7

Pour the arugula vinaigrette over the chopped vegetables and toss gently to coat everything evenly.

Step 8

Sprinkle the salad with the thinly sliced fresh basil leaves just before serving for a fragrant garnish.

Step 9

Serve the salad in individual bowls or on a large serving platter. Enjoy immediately!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(459.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	953.3

Total Fat 86.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 2463.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 29.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g	0%
Total Sugars 16.9g
Protein 20.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 654.5mg	0%
Iron 2.2mg	0%
Potassium 637.1mg	0%

*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: 79.8%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 11.9%