Description
Destined to become your favorite healthy summer salad, this recipe features fresh sweet corn, juicy sweet peaches and tomatoes with a lemon basil vinaigrette. It’s Paleo, Whole30, Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free and Vegetarian.
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For the Lemon Basil Vinaigrette Dressing:
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper
- (optional) 1 teaspoon honey
For the Salad:
- 6 cups greens (your choice of arugula, spinach, power greens, baby lettuce)
- 2 peaches, sliced
- 1 tomato sliced
- 2 ears of corn, shucked
- 1 small bunch, green onion
- (optional) one avocado peeled and diced
- (optional) 6 slices of Halloumi cheese
Instructions
- Place all of the dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor and combine.
- Slice the kernels off the cob with a sharp knife. Do this in a big bowl or pan so that you don’t make a mess.
- Mix corn, sliced peaches, tomato and green onion in a bowl and toss with a few tablespoons of the dressing.
- (Optional) Sear Halloumi cheese in a skillet until brown on both sides.
- Place greens in a bowl, and top with corn and peach mixture. Add cheese or avocado if desired.
- Garnish with additional green onions and/or basil. Serve with additional dressing.
Notes
The lemon basil vinaigrette is slightly tart. If you want it sweeter, add a teaspoon of honey.
For a variation you could grill the corn and the peaches before assembling.
You could also make this dish with the 5-Ingredient Soon-To-Be-Famous Vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: recipe
- Method: salad
- Cuisine: American