Mellow Yellow Recipe
A fresh salad with a variety of toppings.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Preparing the Salad Base
- 1
Wash Mixed Greens
Rinse the mixed greens thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or grit. Drain well.
- 2
Cut Cherry Tomatoes
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Set aside.
- 3
Prepare Cucumber
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds or half-moons. Set aside.
Adding Toppings
- 4
Chop Yellow Bell Pepper
Remove the stem and seeds from the yellow bell pepper. Chop it into small pieces.
- 5
Prepare Corn
If using canned corn, drain and rinse it. If using frozen corn, cook according to package instructions and let it cool.
- 6
Crumble Feta Cheese
Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces using your fingers or a fork.
- 7
Add Sunflower Seeds
Measure out the sunflower seeds.
Making the Dressing
- 8
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Assembling the Salad
- 9
Combine Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, combine the washed mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, chopped yellow bell pepper, corn, crumbled feta cheese, and sunflower seeds.
- 10
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
