- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 120 kcal
Quick summary
“This colorful salad is refreshing and healthy, ideal for summer. It is easy to make and combines diverse flavors and colors.”
What you need to know
- The salad is refreshing and colorful, ideal for a healthy dish in summer.
- The cucumber and carrot add additional flavor.
- The lemon and olive oil sauce provides a pleasant touch of flavor.
- The salad is easy to prepare and combines several vegetables.
- The cucumber and carrot can be replaced by other vegetables such as zucchini or yellow carrot.
Ingredients
Main
- 2 cups of chopped lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber in slices
- 1 grated carrot
- 1/2 cup of canned corn
- 1/2 cup of sliced green olives
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Principal
- Wash all vegetables well under running water.
- In a large salad bowl, place the chopped lettuce as a base.
- Add the cherry tomatoes cut in half over the lettuce.
- Distribute the cucumber slices on top.
- Add the grated carrot, corn, and olives.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the salad with the made dressing and mix gently.
- Serve immediately to ensure freshness and crunchiness.
Chef's tips
- Mix gently so as not to bruise the vegetables.
- The salad is perfect for a quick dish in the summer.
- Drizzle the salad with the dressing before serving to ensure the flavor.
Variations
- For a juicier version, add some chopped nuts.
- For a lighter version, leave out the olive oil.
- For a saltier version, add more salt.
Substitutions
- Cucumber can be replaced with zucchini.
- Carrot can be replaced by yellow carrot.
- Canned corn can be replaced by cooked green corn.
How to store
Consume the salad within 2 days if it is not frozen.
Can it be frozen?
It cannot be frozen, as the olive oil and canned corn could break when frozen.
What to serve with
This salad pairs well with a lemon juice and a grilled fish.
Frequently asked questions
What can I do if the lettuce is a bit bitter?
You can remove the bitter part of the lettuce before cutting it. Also, you can add more pepper to the sauce to balance the flavor.
How can I prepare this salad faster?
You can prepare the salad with shredded lettuce, cucumber and halved cherry tomatoes, and freshly grated carrot. Then, mix the canned corn, olive oil, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Finally, add the sliced green olives. Drizzle the salad with the dressing and mix delicately before serving.
What can I do to improve the salad?
To improve the salad, you can add chopped walnuts to give an additional touch of flavor. In addition, you can replace canned corn with cooked green corn for a lighter version.
Should I mix all the ingredients together?
Yes, mix all the ingredients together before serving to ensure all the vegetables are well mixed and refreshing.
