Capriosa De Fresca
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with summer flavors, Capriosa De Fresca is a vibrant salad that combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries and juicy watermelon with the creamy tang of crumbled feta cheese and the crunch of toasted almonds. Layered over a bed of mixed greens, including arugula, spinach, and romaine, this colorful medley is elevated by the herbaceous aroma of chopped basil and a homemade lime-honey vinaigrette. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple, wholesome ingredients, this crowd-pleasing dish is perfect as a light lunch, a side dish, or a stunning addition to your next picnic or potluck. Celebrate the best of fresh, fruity, and zesty flavors with this easy-to-make summer salad!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh watermelon, diced
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup toasted almonds, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced strawberries, diced watermelon, crumbled feta cheese, toasted almonds, and chopped fresh basil.
In a small bowl or jar, prepare the dressing by whisking together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and ground black pepper until well emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the mixed salad ingredients, tossing gently to coat everything evenly.
Taste the salad and adjust for seasoning by adding more salt or pepper, if needed.
Serve the Capriosa De Fresca immediately as a refreshing appetizer, light lunch, or a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
760 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.0 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.1 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1615 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 21.9 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 423 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1165 mg | 25% | |
*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.
