Summer Salad with Dairy Dressing + Feta

Every great summer salad deserves great local dairy. Crisp seasonal vegetables, a creamy Ontario yogurt or buttermilk dressing, and tangy Ontario feta come together in a fresh, flavour-packed recipe that's perfect for barbecues, picnics, and easy weeknight dinners. Light, satisfying, and ready in minutes, it's the kind of healthy summer salad you'll make all season long.

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PREP15 min
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Ready in15 min

Ingredients

Salad

Dressing

Instructions

  1. Step
    Rinse quinoa, then cook with water. Simmer for about 15 minutes and let cool.
  2. Step
    In a large bowl, mix quinoa, corn, lettuce, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro. Sprinkle in cumin and toss gently.
  3. Step
    In a small bowl, whisk yogurt, maple syrup, lime juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Adjust to taste.
  4. Step
    Add avocado and pecans to the salad. Pour dressing over and toss gently to combine.
  5. Step
    Sprinkle the feta on top just before serving for the best texture