Prep: 15 minutes · No cooking required · Servings: 4
Bright, colorful and bursting with fresh flavors, this easy summer salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy nectarines, blueberries and savory feta with a zesty lemon dressing. A sprinkle of Bluebonnet Nutritional Yeast adds a deliciously nutty, cheesy flavor to every bite. It's a refreshing, nutrient-rich addition to your lunch rotation, summer gatherings or everyday meals.
Ingredients
For the salad
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 2 ripe nectarines, diced
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp Bluebonnet Nutritional Yeast
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
For the lemon dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard, optional
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Preparation instructions
1. Prepare the fresh ingredients. Wash and dry the salad greens, blueberries and nectarines. Slice the cucumber into rounds and dice the nectarines into bite-sized pieces.
2. Assemble the salad. Arrange the greens in a large serving bowl. Add the cucumber, nectarines, blueberries and chickpeas.
3. Add the finishing touches. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese, Bluebonnet Nutritional Yeast and freshly chopped parsley over the salad.
4. Prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard (if using), salt and black pepper until well combined.
5. Dress and serve. Drizzle the lemon dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat the ingredients without crushing the fruit. Serve immediately and enjoy!
