Summer Strawberry & Grilled Corn Salad Recipe

Summer Strawberry & Grilled Corn Salad

Fresh, colorful, and perfect for BBQs, lunches, or a light summer dinner.

Ingredients

For the salad:

• 5 cups mixed greens or arugula

• 2 ears fresh corn, grilled or roasted

• 1 cup strawberries, sliced

• 1 avocado, diced

• 1 cucumber, sliced

• ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced

• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

• ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped

• Optional: grilled chicken, shrimp, or salmon for protein

For the honey-lime dressing:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 1½ tablespoons fresh lime juice

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Grill the corn until lightly charred, then cut kernels from the cob.

2. In a large bowl, combine greens, corn, strawberries, avocado, cucumber, red onion, feta, and basil.

3. In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.

4. Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently.

5. Top with extra feta and basil for presentation.

Optional Add-Ins

• Candied pecans or sliced almonds for crunch

• Blueberries or peaches for extra summer flavor

• Quinoa or couscous to make it more filling

• Jalapeño slices for a spicy kick

Serving Ideas

This salad pairs really well with:

• Grilled chicken or tri-tip

• BBQ ribs

• Burgers

• Lemonade or iced tea for a refreshing summer meal