Summer Lettuce Salad

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 Summer Lettuce Salad Recipe

Here’s a refreshing and easy Summer Lettuce Salad recipe - light, crisp, and perfect for hot days! It’s packed with seasonal veggies, juicy fruits.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | No Cooking Required
Serves: 2–4

Summer Lettuce Salad


Ingredients

For the Salad:

1 head of romaine lettuce or butterhead lettuce (washed and torn)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1/2 cucumber (thinly sliced)
1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
1/2 avocado (sliced)
1/4 cup sweet corn (cooked or canned)
1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
1/4 cup fresh strawberries or mango (sliced, optional for a fruity twist)
A few fresh mint or basil leaves (for garnish)
Handful of toasted nuts or seeds (pumpkin seeds, walnuts, or almonds)

For the Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette:

2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tsp honey or maple syrup
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

Prepare the Dressing:

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard (if using), salt, and pepper until emulsified.

Assemble the Salad:

In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, avocado, corn, and fruits (if using).
Drizzle the dressing over the salad.

Toss & Garnish:

Gently toss everything to coat evenly.
Top with cheese, toasted seeds/nuts, and fresh herbs.

Serve Immediately:

Best served chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light lunch.


Tips & Variations

Add grilled chicken or boiled eggs for extra protein.
Use baby spinach or arugula along with lettuce for variety.
For a tangy twist, add pomegranate seeds or orange segments.
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