5 Minute Salad
Brighten up your day with this quick and refreshing 5 Minute Salad, a perfect blend of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy cucumbers tossed in a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing. Ready in just five minutes, this no-cook, fuss-free recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or a light lunch, with the option to elevate flavors by adding creamy feta cheese. Enhanced by a touch of red onion and a simple seasoning of salt and pepper, this vibrant salad delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Healthy, delicious, and perfect for anyone looking for a fresh, time-saving dish, this salad is a go-to option you'll come back to again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Rinse and dry the mixed greens thoroughly and place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber (if desired), slice it into thin rounds, and add to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the mix.
Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad.
Sprinkle the salt and black pepper evenly over the top.
Toss gently to combine all ingredients and distribute the dressing evenly.
If using feta cheese, crumble it over the salad before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
511 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.8 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1932 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.3 g | ||
| Protein | 13.9 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 415 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1144 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
