Light yet hearty salad without mayonnaise — a summer recipe.

Salad without mayonnaise: a summer dish recipe

This salad is a great example of how to make a really filling yet light dish without mayonnaise. The combination of beans, corn, fresh pepper, cucumber, and a tangy dressing creates a bright, summer flavor. And crispy nachos add originality. The salad can be prepared in a few minutes and will be a decoration for any table.

The recipe was published on the YouTube channel of Kateryna Bobyleva.

You will need:

• cooked or canned beans — 250 g;
• bell pepper — 200 g;
• fresh cucumber — 150 g;
• canned corn — 150 g;
• salad leaves — 60 g;
• corn chips or nachos — 90 g.

For the dressing:

• oil — 2 tbsp;
• 6% vinegar — 1 tsp;
• honey — 1 tsp;
• dried basil — 0.5 tsp;
• salt, pepper — 0.5 tsp each.

Cooking method

Dice the pepper and cucumber into small cubes. Tear the salad leaves by hand.

Drain the beans and corn from the liquid. In a large bowl, mix all the vegetables and greens.

For the dressing, mix oil, vinegar, honey, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir until homogeneous and drizzle over the salad.

Before serving, add the corn chips to keep them crispy. Serve immediately.

We invite you to explore our selection of salads that are perfect for a summer menu. Among them are summer Olivier, a quick zucchini salad, aromatic eggplant salad, and other delicious dishes that will splendidly fit into your meals this summer.