Summery Confetti Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
14%
Summery Confetti Salad
45 min.
8
213kcal

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Welcome to the vibrant world of Summery Confetti Salad, a delightful dish that perfectly captures the essence of fresh, seasonal ingredients! This colorful salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a refreshing side dish for your summer barbecue, a light starter for a dinner party, or a healthy snack to enjoy on a sunny afternoon, this salad fits the bill beautifully.

Imagine biting into creamy avocado chunks, crisp green beans, and sweet grape tomatoes, all tossed together with the bright notes of fresh basil and a zesty vinaigrette. The addition of fresh corn and tender lima beans adds a satisfying crunch, while the hint of jalapeño brings just the right amount of heat to keep things interesting. Plus, this recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it a perfect choice for a variety of dietary preferences.

With just 45 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a generous serving for eight people, making it an ideal dish for gatherings with family and friends. And if you can resist the urge to dive in right away, letting the salad marinate in the fridge for an hour allows the flavors to meld beautifully, creating a truly unforgettable culinary experience. So grab your ingredients and get ready to impress your guests with this Summery Confetti Salad!

Ingredients

  •  avocado cut into chunks
  • 10  basil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • cups ears corn fresh (6 ears)
  • cup grape tomatoes halved lengthwise
  • cups green beans cut into 1-inch pieces*
  • teaspoon honey 
  •  jalapeno minced seeded
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 16 ounces lima beans *soaked overnight frozen thawed
  • 0.5 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.5 cup onion red minced
  • 0.3 cup red wine vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. In a bowl, toss together corn, lima beans, green beans, tomatoes, onion, avocado, jalapeño and basil. In a second bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper.
  2. Add vinaigrette to salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate for an hour before serving to let it marinate, if you can stand to wait.
  3. *Blanching makesbeans tender andbright. Boil 'em for30 seconds, thenplunge into ice waterto stop the cooking.**Chiffonade is afancy word forcutting leafy greensinto ribbons. Stackthe leaves, rollup and slice thinly.
  4. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories213kcal
Protein14.12%
Fat30.15%
Carbs55.73%

Properties

Glycemic Index
46.1
Glycemic Load
4.02
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
13.583478430043%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Naringenin
0.13mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.21mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
2.98mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:212.51kcal
10.63%
Fat:7.71g
11.86%
Saturated Fat:1.22g
7.63%
Carbohydrates:32.06g
10.69%
Net Carbohydrates:23.73g
8.63%
Sugar:8.95g
9.95%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:308.22mg
13.4%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.12g
16.25%
Fiber:8.33g
33.31%
Manganese:0.57mg
28.41%
Folate:112.48µg
28.12%
Vitamin K:24.19µg
23.04%
Potassium:733.33mg
20.95%
Vitamin C:16.3mg
19.75%
Magnesium:69.54mg
17.38%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.04%
Phosphorus:159.91mg
15.99%
Vitamin B6:0.3mg
14.88%
Copper:0.26mg
12.98%
Iron:2.31mg
12.84%
Vitamin B5:1.21mg
12.08%
Vitamin B3:2.31mg
11.56%
Vitamin A:563.28IU
11.27%
Vitamin E:1.35mg
8.97%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.28%
Zinc:1.16mg
7.74%
Selenium:3.32µg
4.75%
Calcium:30.8mg
3.08%
Source:Epicurious