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Best Of Summer Salad Recipe

Capture the taste of summer with this incredible salad, adapted from a classic Good Food Magazine recipe (August 1987)! Sweet summer vegetables mingle with a vibrant basil-garlic dressing for a refreshing and unforgettable dish. (Note: Marinating time adds an additional hour.)

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 29 mins
Calories 197.2 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Best Of Summer Salad

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen green beans
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • fresh lettuce leaves

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How to Make Best Of Summer Salad

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
  2. Add 1 cup of fresh or frozen peas and 1 cup of fresh or frozen green beans. Cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
  3. Immediately drain in a colander and rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking process. Pat completely dry with paper towels.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled peas and beans with 1 medium zucchini, diced; 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved; and 1 bell pepper (any color), diced.
  5. In a blender or food processor, combine 2 cups fresh basil leaves, 2 cloves garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt. Process until smooth.
  6. With the motor running, slowly add ½ cup extra virgin olive oil and ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt. Blend until completely emulsified.
  7. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
  8. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld (or longer for a more intense flavor).
  9. Before serving, line a wide serving bowl with fresh lettuce leaves. Spoon the marinated vegetables onto the lettuce and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

13g

Carbs

4g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion Low Protein Healthy Salads Vegetables Easy Summer Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Seasonal Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Healthy 2 Low In Something Green Yellow Beans Squash 3 Steps Or Less