Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh and healthy dishes that help us beat the heat and stay energized. Among the most appetizing and beneficial options is the summer salad dressed with an exquisite 9 Oliveres Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Here we bring it to you:

Previous information

• Preparation time: 20 minutes
• Difficulty: Easy
• Servings: 4 people
• Calories: 250 kcal per serving

Ingredients

• Assorted lettuce (green leaves, arugula, baby spinach)
• Cherry tomatoes (preferably multi-colored for a vibrant touch)
• Fresh cucumber, cut into thin slices
• Ripe avocado, cubed
• Feta or fresh mozzarella cheese, crumbled
  olives
• Fresh basil, to enhance the aroma
• Roasted peppers, cut into strips (can be jarred or homemade)
• Optional: thinly sliced ​​red onion
• Optional: toasted pine nuts for a crunchy touch

For the dressing:

• 1/4 cup of 9 Oliveres Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon mustard (optional)

Instructions

1. Preparation of Ingredients:
- Wash and dry the lettuce leaves and place them in a large bowl.
- Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the lettuce.
- Add the cucumber slices, avocado cubes and crumbled cheese.
- Add the olives and roasted peppers.
- If you decide to include red onion, add it in thin slices to the bowl.

2. Preparation of the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, mix the 9 Oliveres Extra Virgin Olive Oil with the lemon juice.
- Add finely chopped garlic and mustard if you choose to use it.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Beat the mixture until you achieve a uniform emulsion.

3. Salad Assembly:
- Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving to maintain the freshness of the ingredients.
- Gently stir the ingredients to ensure that they are all coated with the dressing.
- Garnish the salad with fresh basil leaves and sprinkle toasted pine nuts if you want a crunchy touch.

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