Chilled Summer Salad
Beat the summer heat with this vibrant and refreshing Chilled Summer Salad, a true celebration of seasonal produce. Packed with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, and sweet strawberries, this salad bursts with color and flavor. Creamy avocado, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted slivered almonds add richness and texture, while a zesty homemade lemon-honey vinaigrette ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this salad is perfect for a light lunch, picnic, or a beautiful side dish to grilled meats or seafood. Healthy, wholesome, and undeniably fresh, this summer essential highlights fresh ingredients and effortless preparation—perfect for any warm-weather meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or lettuce)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 medium Avocado, diced
- 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 quarter cup Slivered almonds, toasted
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed greens, then add them to a large serving bowl.
Prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the cucumber, dice the red bell pepper, and slice the avocado. Add them to the bowl with the greens.
Slice the strawberries and sprinkle them onto the salad along with the crumbled feta cheese and toasted slivered almonds.
In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well until emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, and toss gently to combine all the ingredients. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve immediately as a light, refreshing main dish or as a side with grilled meats or seafood.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2137 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.5 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.5 g | 238% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 3887 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.0 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.9 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.5 g | ||
| Protein | 67.7 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1625 mg | 125% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 3049 mg | 65% | |
*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.
