Berry, Corn and Cucumber Salad

Name: Berry, Corn and Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 pound California Giant Strawberry, hulled and sliced; 1 pint California Giant Blueberries; 1 (6-ounce container) California Giant Blackberries; 2 persian cucumbers, sliced; 1 cup cooked yellow corn; 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; Zest 1 of lemon; 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon honey; ½ teaspoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced; Salt and pepper, to taste; Feta; 4 fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced

Tiempo de preparación10 minutos

Sirve6

Refresh your palate with a vibrant, 10-minute side dish that celebrates the peak of the season. This salad is a masterclass in texture, tossing juicy California Giant strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries with crisp Persian cucumbers and sweet yellow corn. A zesty, emulsified lemon-honey dressing cuts through the richness of creamy crumbled feta, while a hint of fresh mint provides a cooling finish. Whether served as a bright accompaniment to grilled proteins or enjoyed as a standalone light lunch, this salad proves that premium berries are the ultimate versatile ingredient for fresh, modern entertaining.

INGREDIENTES

Ensalada:

1 pound California Giant Strawberry, hulled and sliced
1 pinta de arándanos gigantes de California
1 (6-ounce container) California Giant Blackberries
2 persian cucumbers, sliced
1 cup cooked yellow corn
6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Lemon Dressing:

Zest 1 of lemon
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cucharadita de miel
½ cucharadita de ajo picado
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
Sal y pimienta para probar

For garnish:

Feta
4 fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced

DIRECCIONES

- - Add all berries, sliced cucumbers, corn and about half of feta to a medium-large bowl.
- - Make dressing: add lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, honey and garlic to a small blender and process until smooth. Stir in parsley and salt and pepper. Test dressing before adding more salt and pepper, to taste.
- - Pour dressing evenly over salad and gently toss to combine. Top with more crumbled feta and thinly sliced mint before serving.
- - Note: The mint adds a hint of fresh and cooling flavor to this salad. If you don’t care for mint, feel free to omit it.

Creador de recetas

calgiante