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Summer Abundance Salad.

Delicious Summer Abundance Salad to Brighten Your Day

Enjoy a vibrant and healthy Summer Abundance Salad, packed with fresh ingredients and ready in just 15 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup chickpeas drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium avocado diced
  • 1 cup microgreens or arugula
  • 1 cup fresh cherries sliced
  • ½ cup blueberries
  • 1 medium nectarine diced
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 ear grilled corn kernels removed
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
For the Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo chopped
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Additions
  • ½ cup mixed nuts & seeds optional
  • 2 tablespoons fig preserves optional

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water, then cook according to package instructions.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and microgreens. Add sliced cherries and nectarines along with blueberries.
  3. Gently fold the cooled quinoa into the bowl with chopped fruits and veggies.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together feta cheese, chipotle peppers, honey, basil pesto, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
  6. Serve the salad immediately, garnished with mixed nuts or seeds and fig preserves if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use the freshest produce for a vibrant dish. Cool quinoa completely before mixing to maintain avocado's texture. Customize by swapping Frui ts and vegetables.

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