Dressed Up Salad with Secret Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Dressed Up Salad with Secret Dressing. Bursting with freshness, this dish combines crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese, all topped with crunchy toasted sunflower seeds for the perfect texture. What sets this salad apart is the "secret dressing"—a zesty blend of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic, masterfully whisked to create a silky, flavorful finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile recipe makes an impressive starter or a healthy, satisfying side dish for any meal. Perfect for those looking to add a gourmet twist to their everyday salads!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, and romaine)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large Avocado, diced
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons Toasted sunflower seeds
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the salad greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, diced avocado, feta cheese, and sunflower seeds to the greens.
In a small mixing bowl or jar, prepare the secret dressing by combining the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Mix the dressing ingredients thoroughly with a whisk or shake the jar with the lid secured tightly until emulsified.
Pour the dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to coat all components with the dressing.
Serve immediately as a fresh, flavorful starter or as a side dish to your entrée.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1616 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.0 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.1 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2701 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.0 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.9 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.1 g | ||
| Protein | 37.6 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 805 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2761 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.
