Best Crunchy Summer Salad Recipes

CRUNCHY SUMMER SALAD

Crunchy Summer Salad image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 Kirby cucumbers, unpeeled and thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears)
9 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed (2 3/4 cups)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 firm-ripe avocados, halved and cut into wedges

Steps:

Combine cucumbers, corn, and sugar snaps in a bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Gently fold in avocados and serve immediately.

CRUNCHY SUMMER SALAD WITH JALAPENO RANCH DRESSING

Crunchy Summer Salad with Jalapeno Ranch Dressing image

Jicama, carrots and celery give this summer salad its crunchy credentials. And for the dressing? We went for a creamy ranch with a jalapeño kick.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 10m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup KRAFT Lite Ranch Dressing
3 fresh jalapeño peppers, halved, seeded
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
2 Tbsp. lime juice
1 medium jicama, peeled, cut into matchstick pieces
1 large carrot, peeled, cut into matchstick pieces
2 stalks celery, cut into matchstick pieces
8 cherry tomatoes, quartered
3 cups torn lettuce
1 Tbsp. sesame seed, toasted

Steps:

Place dressing, jalapeno peppers, cilantro and lime juice in blender or food processor container; cover. Process until smooth.
Toss jicama, carrots, celery and tomatoes in large bowl. Add dressing mixture; mix lightly.
Cover large platter with lettuce; top with vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g