Summer Veggie Salad

Brighten up your summer meals with this vibrant Summer Veggie Salad, a quick and easy dish bursting with fresh, seasonal flavors. Packed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet corn kernels, and crunchy red bell pepper, this recipe celebrates the best of summer produce. Delicate basil leaves bring an aromatic touch, while a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and honey adds the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile salad is ideal as a light lunch, a colorful BBQ side dish, or a refreshing make-ahead appetizer. Healthy, gluten-free, and loaded with nutrients, this summer vegetable salad is as nourishing as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Corn kernels (cooked)
• 1 small Red bell pepper
• 0.25 medium Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash all vegetables thoroughly under cold water.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into half-moons and add to the bowl.

Step 4

Dice the red bell pepper into small cubes and add to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion into slivers and add it to the bowl.

Step 6

Chop the basil leaves finely or tear them by hand for a rustic look, then add them to the salad.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the vegetables in the salad bowl and toss gently to coat everything evenly.

Step 9

Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 10

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(479.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	258.4

Total Fat 3.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 14.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	0%
Total Sugars 17.2g
Protein 9.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 32.6mg	0%
Iron 2.1mg	0%
Potassium 1037.7mg	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: 11.3%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 76.1%