Today we prepare the fresh summer salad, this recipe is a light and refreshing dish perfect for hot days when you want something light yet tasty. In this recipe, we combine ingredients to create an explosion of summer flavors. Iceberg lettuce, with its crunchy texture and delicate flavor, is the base for this salad. The cucumber and cherry tomatoes, fresh and colorful, will give your salad an inviting look. To add a creamy and nutritious note, add the avocado, rich in healthy fats and will add a velvety texture to the salad. It also brings numerous health benefits thanks to its essential nutrients. To complete, add corn and Greek yogurt which will add sweetness and crunchiness, and a slight acidity and smooth texture. This is a perfect option for a light dinner or as a side dish for a summer barbecue. It is rich in fresh flavors and essential nutrients, perfect for keeping your body hydrated and satisfied during hot days. Below I leave you other fresh and summer recipes.

fresh summer salad
  • Difficulty: Very easy
  • Cost: Very cheap
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Portions: 4 people
  • Cooking methods: No cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: Summer

Ingredients for the Fresh Summer Salad

  • 1 lettuce (iceberg)
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 avocado
  • 10 cherry tomatoes
  • 5.3 oz smoked salmon
  • 4.2 oz sweet corn, canned, drained
  • to taste yogurt (Greek)
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Tools for the Fresh Summer Salad

  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Bowl

Steps

  • To prepare the fresh summer salad, get all your ingredients ready. Start with the green lettuce, remove the outer leaves of the iceberg lettuce and chop it,

  • cut the cucumber into cubes,

  • and also the avocado.

  • Cut the salmon into strips and

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  • halve the cherry tomatoes.

  • Now assemble everything, transfer the iceberg into a large bowl,

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  • add the cherry tomatoes,

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  • the cucumber,

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  • the avocado,

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  • the salmon,

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  • the corn

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  • and finally pour the Greek yogurt. Adjust salt and pepper and

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  • mix everything.

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  • here is the fresh summer salad ready,

    fresh summer salad
  • ready to be enjoyed.

    fresh summer salad
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