Description
A refreshing and vibrant Summer Salad featuring crisp seasonal vegetables and a creamy, homemade clean eating buttermilk dressing. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, emphasizing fresh flavors and healthy ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Dressing:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
- 1 medium shallot, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the Salad:
- 4 cups Boston Lettuce (or Bibb Lettuce)
- 1 cup radishes, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup asparagus, chopped
- 1 cup sprouts
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a sealable jar, combine buttermilk, Greek yogurt, minced shallot, garlic, thyme, parsley, and apple cider vinegar.
- Shake vigorously until well blended. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then refrigerate for up to three days.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, toss together the Boston lettuce, radishes, grated carrots, fresh peas, and chopped asparagus.
- Combine: Drizzle the creamy buttermilk dressing over the salad mixture, then gently toss to coat all the vegetables thoroughly.
- Garnish & Serve: Before serving, sprinkle fresh sprouts over the top for added nutrition and appealing presentation.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- For a vegan option, use non-dairy yogurt.
- Store dressing separately from salad ingredients for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg
Keywords: Summer Salad, Clean Eating, Buttermilk Dressing, Healthy Summer Salad, Clean Eating Summer Salads, Summer Salad Ideas, Light and Healthy Summer Salads, Vegetarian Summer Salad, Seasonal Salad