Name: Big Beautiful Summer Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 3 small golden beets (10 ounces total), peeled and trimmed; 2 small ripe avocados (6 ounces each); 1 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as tarragon, dill, parsley, chives and/or cilantro); 0.5 cup plus 2 tablespoons low-fat buttermilk; 2 tablespoons water; 1 small garlic clove; 2 tablespoons plus 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided; 0.75 teaspoon salt, divided; 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce; 1 (15.5 ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 cup lightly packed microgreens (such as pea shoots); 1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears); 1 cup frozen edamame, thawed; 1 small watermelon radish, halved and thinly sliced on a mandoline (about 1/4 cup); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Big Beautiful Summer Salad

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This gorgeous and healthy summer vegetable salad is loaded with pretty produce, including golden beets, avocado, corn, microgreens and radishes. Chickpeas and edamame add substance, and an herb-filled buttermilk-avocado dressing makes this salad really special. Serve it on its own for a light vegetarian meal or add grilled chicken for an easy weeknight dinner.

By Liz Mervosh

Updated on September 6, 2019

Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Heart Healthy High Blood Pressure High Fiber Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

3 small golden beets (10 ounces total), peeled and trimmed
2 small ripe avocados (6 ounces each)
1 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as tarragon, dill, parsley, chives and/or cilantro)
½ cup plus 2 tablespoons low-fat buttermilk
2 tablespoons water
1 small garlic clove
2 tablespoons plus 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 (15.5 ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup lightly packed microgreens (such as pea shoots)
1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears)
1 cup frozen edamame, thawed
1 small watermelon radish, halved and thinly sliced on a mandoline (about 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Wrap beets together in 1 sheet of microwavable parchment paper. Microwave on High until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Cut each beet into 8 wedges.
Meanwhile, cut 1 avocado into 12 wedges. Chop the remaining avocado.
Combine herbs, buttermilk, water, garlic, 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a blender. Puree until smooth, about 10 seconds, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Add the chopped avocado; process on medium speed until blended and smooth, about 30 seconds, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
Arrange romaine on a large platter. Top with chickpeas, microgreens, corn, edamame, radish slices, beet wedges and avocado wedges. Drizzle with oil and the remaining 2 teaspoons lemon juice; sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Spoon the buttermilk dressing over the salad.

Tips

Equipment: Microwavable parchment paper

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

292	Calories
16g	Fat
31g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 2 cups salad & about 2 1/2 Tbsp. dressing
Calories 292
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 11g	39%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 11g	22%
Total Fat 16g	20%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 1mg	0%
Vitamin A 6098IU	122%
Vitamin C 22mg	25%
Folate 323mcg	81%
Sodium 400mg	17%
Calcium 116mg	9%
Iron 3mg	17%
Magnesium 84mg	20%
Potassium 920mg	20%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.