Simple Summer Salad
If you’re looking for easy salad recipes that are fresh, quick, and versatile, this is it. This summer salad recipe is light, colourful, and full of flavour, pairing beautifully with fish, chicken, or meat. It’s one of those go-to salad ideas that work for a family dinner, summer braai, or quick weekday lunch.
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Ingredients:
- 2 large handfuls lettuce (mixed greens or romaine)
- ½ large cucumber, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tin whole kernel corn in brine, drained
- 1 round of feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish
- Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), to drizzle
Instructions:
- Wash and chop all vegetables, then drain the corn.
- Add lettuce, cucumber, onion, tomatoes, corn, and feta into a large salad bowl.
- Toss together gently. Garnish with fresh coriander and drizzle with EVOO.
- Serve immediately with your choice of protein — fish, chicken, or meat.
Notes:
💡 This is a simple, versatile salad recipe that complements almost any protein.
💡 A perfect option if you’re after salad ideas for summer meals or weeknight dinners.
Additional Information
- Course: Side Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
- Keyword-rich tags: salad recipe, salad ideas, easy salad recipes, summer salad, feta salad
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Kirby is a South African Dietitian (BSc. Dietetics) with expertise in PCOS, Endometriosis, Insulin Resistance, Diabetes and Fertility. She is passionate about empowering women with the knowledge, skills and tools to nurture themselves from the inside out and thrive with PCOS.
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