Summer Harvest Salad
In July, North Carolina enjoys an abundance of fresh, locally grown produce like tomatoes, corn, cucumbers, and peaches. Here’s a healthy, refreshing summer salad recipe that highlights these seasonal ingredients: NC Summer Harvest Salad Ingredients: Salad: 2 cups mixed greens (such as spinach, arugula, and romaine) 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears of corn) 1 cucumber, sliced 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional) 1 peach, sliced 1 avocado, sliced Dressing: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Prepare the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese (if using), peach slices, and avocado slices. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the...