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Crispers Summer Salad Recipe - Bright, Crunchy, and Ready in Minutes

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Greens: 5 cups mixed lettuce (romaine, butter, or spring mix)
  • Crunchy veg: 1 large cucumber (halved and sliced), 1 red bell pepper (diced), 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved), 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
  • Sweet pop: 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • Creamy bite: 1 avocado (diced)
  • Cheese (optional): 1/2 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
  • Herbs: 1/4 cup fresh parsley and/or basil (chopped)
  • Crispers (homemade): 2 pita breads or 4 small tortillas, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, salt and pepper
  • Dressing: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp honey or maple syrup, 1 small garlic clove (grated), 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Protein add-ins (optional): Grilled chicken, shrimp, canned chickpeas (rinsed), or sliced hard-boiled eggs

Method
 

  1. Make the crispers: Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut pita or tortillas into bite-size triangles. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan and bake 8–12 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp. Cool fully.
  2. Prep the veggies: Rinse and dry your greens. Slice cucumber, dice bell pepper, halve tomatoes, and thinly slice red onion. If using fresh corn, slice kernels off the cob; if frozen, thaw and pat dry.
  3. Mix the dressing: In a small jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Shake until emulsified. Taste and adjust acidity or salt.
  4. Assemble the base: In a large bowl, add greens, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, corn, and herbs. Drizzle about half the dressing and toss gently.
  5. Add the creamy and crunchy: Gently fold in avocado and feta. Top with the crispers right before serving so they stay crunchy.
  6. Finish and serve: Add more dressing if needed. Season with a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lemon for brightness. Serve immediately.