Experience Summer Joy: Fuel Your Body with Colorful Salad– Looking to infuse your summer days with vibrant flavors and wholesome goodness? Dive into the world of wellness with our Refreshing Summer Vegetable Salad recipe! Packed with an array of nutrient-rich vegetables and bursting with refreshing flavors, this salad is a feast for the taste buds and a boon for your overall health and wellness journey.

Crafted with a colorful assortment of seasonal vegetables, such as crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, crunchy bell peppers, and more, this salad is a nutritional powerhouse. These fresh veggies are brimming with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support your immune system, promote healthy digestion, and boost your energy levels.

But the benefits don’t stop there! Our Refreshing Summer Vegetable Salad is also a hydrating delight, thanks to the high water content of its ingredients. Staying hydrated is crucial for maintaining optimal health, especially during the warmer months, and this salad helps you do just that while tantalizing your taste buds with its crisp textures and zesty dressing.

Moreover, incorporating a diverse array of vegetables into your diet provides your body with a spectrum of nutrients necessary for vitality and longevity. From fiber to folate, each ingredient in this salad uniquely supports your overall well-being, ensuring you feel your best all summer.

Gluten-Free, Vegan, Serves 6

For the summer salad:

• 4 cups baby arugula
• 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
• 4 cups baby spinach
• 1 apple, thinly sliced
• 6 radishes, thinly sliced
• 2 medium carrots, grated
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

For the dressing:

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon agave syrup
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Wash and dry the baby arugula and baby spinach leaves thoroughly. Place them in a large mixing bowl. Slice the cucumber, apple, and radishes thinly. Grate the carrots using a box grater. Add the sliced cucumber, apple, radishes, and grated carrots to the mixing bowl with the arugula and spinach. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup or agave syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined. Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl.

Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Transfer the salad to serving plates or a large salad bowl. Garnish with chopped fresh mint leaves, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing summer salad!

Whether you’re looking to shed a few pounds, boost your energy levels, or treat yourself to a delicious and nutritious meal, our Refreshing Summer Vegetable Salad is the perfect choice. It’s easy to prepare, versatile, and oh-so-satisfying—a true celebration of summer’s bounty that will leave you feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to take on the world. Check out our wellness programs for more options.