Healthy Summer Salad Recipe

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh, vibrant, and healthy salads. This recipe incorporates a variety of nutritious ingredients available from Ganesha Wholefoods, ensuring a delightful and wholesome meal. Whether you’re having a light lunch or a refreshing side dish, this salad will invigorate your senses with its blend of textures and flavours.

Healthy Summer Salad Ingredients

• 100g organic mixed salad leaves
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• 1 small cucumber, sliced
• 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 50g radishes, thinly sliced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 50g pumpkin seeds
• 100g cooked quinoa
• 50g feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Salad Dressing:

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Healthy Summer Salad Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
   • Rinse and dry the mixed salad leaves.
   • Dice the avocado, slice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the red bell pepper.
   • Thinly slice the radishes and red onion.
   • Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
2. Assemble the Salad:
   • In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad leaves, avocado, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, radishes, red onion, pumpkin seeds, and quinoa.
3. Make the Dressing:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
4. Dress the Salad:
   • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
5. Add Finishing Touches:
   • Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top if using and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
6. Serve Immediately:
   • Enjoy your healthy summer salad fresh.

This summer salad is not only refreshing but also packed with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for a healthy meal. Using ingredients from Ganesha Wholefoods ensures you’re getting high-quality, organic produce. Enjoy this salad on a warm day and relish the vibrant flavours of summer.

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