Fresh Crunchy Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Fresh Crunchy Salad, a true celebration of crisp textures and refreshing flavors! Featuring a medley of garden-fresh ingredients like romaine lettuce, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and vibrant radishes, this salad is perfectly balanced with the creamy tang of crumbled feta cheese. A zesty homemade dressing, combining extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, elevates every bite with a delightful balance of sweet and tangy notes. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with colorful, nutrient-rich vegetables, this versatile salad makes an ideal side dish or light main for any occasion. Perfect for summer gatherings, weeknight dinners, or health-conscious meal prep, this beautifully crunchy dish will quickly become a crowd favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 large Cucumber
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 large Carrot
- 6 pieces Radishes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 100 grams Feta cheese
- 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 all vegetables thoroughly.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference, and add to the bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad.
Dice the red bell pepper into small cubes and toss them into the mix.
Peel the carrot and julienne it into thin matchsticks, adding it to the bowl.
Trim the ends of the radishes, slice them thinly, and add them to the salad.
Slice the red onion into thin strips and scatter over the vegetables.
Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, crunchy flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
956 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.5 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.4 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 3259 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.2 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.0 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.4 g | ||
| Protein | 29.7 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 859 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2961 mg | 63% | |
*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.
