Pesto Summer Salad

You can never go wrong with basil pesto. This recipe combines several summer produce and tosses them with a fresh basil pesto, making the perfect midday snack. You can even take it up a notch by adding in your favorite source of protein!

Makes about 2 servings

Ingredients:

Salad:

• 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes*, halved

• 1 cup Cucumber*, sliced and halved

• 1 Bell Pepper*, diced

• 1 ear Corn*

Pesto:

• 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves*, packed
• 1 clove Garlic*
• 1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
• 1 1/4 cup Sharp Cheese*, grated (optional; only available through preorder)
• Olive Oil
• Salt & Pepper

*available from local producers at Countryside Farmers’ Market at Howe Meadow

Method:

1. Add all pesto ingredients to a blender or food processor and pulse or blend until smooth.
2. Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, corn, and pesto to a mixing bowl. Stir until everything is coated in pesto. ENJOY!

Note: Add in your favorite source of protein. Simply cook and dice up your protein of choice, ex. chicken or tofu, and toss it in with the vegetables and pesto.