Description
A collection of light and refreshing meal ideas perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 1 cup corn, cooked
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, avocado, corn, and black beans.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance.
- Feel free to add your favorite proteins like grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: summer meal ideas, fresh salad, healthy meals