Fresh and Zesty Summer Salad
Brighten up your table with this Fresh and Zesty Summer Salad, a vibrant medley of seasonal produce bursting with color and flavor! Packed with crisp mixed greens, sweet cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber slices, juicy strawberries, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese, this salad offers a delightful balance of textures and tastes. Crunchy walnuts and a hint of red onion add depth, while a light, homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and honey ties it all together with a citrusy, subtly sweet finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick, no-cook recipe is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light and healthy lunch. Serve this crowd-pleaser straight from the bowl and savor the essence of summer in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries
- 1 medium Avocado
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Add to the salad bowl.
Hull and slice the strawberries into halves or quarters depending on size, then add to the bowl.
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Cut into cubes and add to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and scatter over the top of the salad.
Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the salad along with the walnuts.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors of summer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1411 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.0 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.6 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 35.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2130 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.8 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.3 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.7 g | ||
| Protein | 30.5 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 619 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2676 mg | 57% | |
*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.
