Loaded Salads are my jam! They pair perfectly with a grilled ribeye and also work as a meal on their own. VERSATILITY! They’ve been consistently making appearances here on WGC the last few years and this summer power salad is right up there with the rest of them.
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Why I Love This Recipe
Loaded with everything you could ask for - and all of which I snagged from my favorite Santa Monica farmers market. It’s exactly what I want for lunch or dinner every day for the rest of the season. You could add some grilled chicken or salmon on top, perhaps a few pieces of shrimp, or steak. The possibilities are endless. You could also forgo the protein and just stick to the base salad like I’m posting below. It’s perfection and to be honest, it doesn’t need anything else! If you love these and want more inspiration you can also try my Summer Grilled Chicken Power Salad.
Rock the power salad this year and you’ll feel fab!
Ingredients & Substitutions
For the Salad:
- Market Lettuce
- Fresh Mint
- Scallions
- Corn on the Cob
- Olive Oil
- Avocado
- Blistered Tomatoes and Herbs
- Goat Cheese crumbled
For the Lemon Vinaigrette:
- Lemon
- Champagne Vinegar
- Olive Oil
- Kosher Salt
*For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see recipe card below.
How to Make Summer Power Salad
Step 1: Arrange the greens and mint on a large serving bowl.
Step 2: Preheat an outdoor grill over medium high heat. Drizzle the the scallions and corn with olive oil and place them on the grill and let char. The scallions will need 1-2 minutes and the corn 6-8. Once grill marks are present, remove from the grill.
Step 3: Slice the scallions into 1 inch pieces and remove the corn from the cob.
Step 4: Add the grilled vegetables to the serving platter along with the avocado, blistered tomatoes and crumbled goat cheese. Toss everything together and serve with the Lemon Vinaigrette served on the side.
How to Store Summer Power Salad
I recommend assembling this salad fresh, but you can keep extra grilled vegetables in an airtight container refrigerated on hand to make the salad over multiple meals.
Tips & Tricks
This is the perfect side to burgers and dogs.
FAQs
Can I use feta, if that's what I have?
Sure yes!
Which lettuce do you use?
Honestly, any lettuce you like or is available to you works here.
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Summer Power Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 3 cups market lettuce any variety will work
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves
- 6 scallions
- 2 ears corn on the cob
- olive oil for drizzling
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 cup Blistered Tomatoes and Herbs
- crumbled goat cheese
For the Lemon Vinaigrette
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2 teaspoons champagne vinegar
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Arrange the greens and mint on a large serving bowl.
- Preheat an outdoor grill over medium high heat. Drizzle the the scallions and corn with olive oil and place them on the grill and let char. The scallions will need 1-2 minutes and the corn 6-8. Once grill marks are present, remove from the grill. Slice the scallions into 1 inch pieces and remove the corn from the cob.
- Add the grilled vegetables to the serving platter along with the avocado, blistered tomatoes and crumbled goat cheese. Toss everything together and serve with the Lemon Vinaigrette served on the side
It's soooo hot and humid here in Kansas City...there's just no way to even think about firing up the oven. That's why I just love this delicious, healthy salad. Can't wait to give it a go soon. 🙂
Gorgeous salad! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Happy Valley Chow
I really could use this RIGHT NOW!!!!! I really LOVE all of your dressings! So fresh and delicious.
I love everything about this salad! So fresh and beautiful!
Gimme this gorgeous salad! Perfect for busy summertime!