Description
A fresh and vibrant vegetable salad combining crisp corn, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and green beans, tossed in a tangy homemade dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard. This salad is perfect as a light side dish or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup cucumber (quartered and sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 3/4 cup bell peppers (chopped, any color)
- 1 cup green beans (blanched and cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (such as parsley, dill and chives, chopped)
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the salad vegetables: Place the corn kernels, quartered and sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, chopped bell peppers, blanched and cut green beans, and chopped fresh herbs in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, granulated sugar, dried oregano, dried parsley, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Whisk thoroughly until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
- Combine and serve: Pour the dressing over the prepared salad vegetables. Toss thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Serve immediately for the freshest taste or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
- Blanching the green beans helps them retain a crisp texture and vibrant color.
- You can customize the herbs according to what you have on hand or prefer.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and sugar according to your taste.
- This salad can be prepared in advance and kept refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- For extra crunch, consider adding toasted nuts or seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
