Crunchy Almond Salad
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Crunchy Almond Salad, a vibrant medley of fresh mixed greens, crisp cucumber slices, juicy cherry tomatoes, and perfectly roasted almonds that bring a delightful crunch to every bite. This recipe features a homemade lemon-honey dressing that strikes the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, complementing the crumbled feta cheese for a burst of creamy flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is ideal for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or a crowd-pleasing side dish at gatherings. Packed with wholesome ingredients, it’s a refreshing and nutritious choice that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 red onion
- 1 large carrot
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preheating a small skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced almonds to the skillet, stirring frequently for about 3-5 minutes, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool.
Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add to the bowl with the greens.
Thinly slice the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add both to the salad bowl.
Peel and grate the carrot, then add it to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad.
Sprinkle the cooled, toasted almonds over the salad, distributing them evenly.
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and crunchiness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1198 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.1 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.1 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2200 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.8 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.0 g | ||
| Protein | 34.5 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 801 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2770 mg | 59% | |
*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.
