Delicious Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and nutritious Delicious Salad, a perfect balance of fresh flavors, textures, and wholesome goodness. Featuring a crisp medley of mixed greens like arugula, spinach, and kale, this salad is bursting with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and zesty red onion. Creamy avocado, delicate carrot ribbons, crumbled feta cheese, and the nutty crunch of walnuts create an irresistible combination. Tossed in a zippy homemade dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, this salad is a crowd-pleaser that's ready in just 15 minutes. Ideal as a refreshing side or a light main dish, this quick and healthy recipe will leave you craving more. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining, it's a simple yet stunning addition to your meal rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, kale)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 medium avocado
- 1 large carrot
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup walnuts
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice it into thin rounds or half-moons. Add to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Peel and dice the avocado, then gently add it to the salad bowl to keep it intact.
Use a vegetable peeler to create thin carrot ribbons, or grate the carrot. Add the carrot to the bowl.
Sprinkle the salad with feta cheese and walnuts for a creamy and crunchy texture.
In a small jar with a lid or a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Shake the jar well or whisk until the dressing emulsifies.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately as a healthy and delicious side or light main dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.9 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 17 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 513 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 161 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 591 mg | 13% | |
*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.
