Lemon Cheddar Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this refreshing and zesty Lemon Cheddar Salad, a vibrant combination of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and thinly sliced red onions. Elevated by cubes of sharp cheddar cheese, this salad perfectly balances fresh, tangy, and creamy flavors. A homemade lemon vinaigrette—featuring freshly squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, a hint of honey, and Dijon mustard—brings a burst of citrusy brightness to every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy salad is perfect as a light lunch, a side dish, or a crowd-pleasing centerpiece at your next gathering. Serve this wholesome, yet indulgent, salad and enjoy the irresistible harmony of bold flavors and crisp textures!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Add the cubed cheddar cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and red onion to the salad bowl.
In a small mixing bowl or jar, prepare the lemon vinaigrette. Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well until the dressing is emulsified.
Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Gently toss the salad until all components are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.3 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.9 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 2084 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 35.8 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1003 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1653 mg | 35% | |
*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.
