Lightspeed Salad
Ready in just 10 minutes, the Lightspeed Salad is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring a crisp medley of mixed salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and creamy avocado, this salad delivers a delightful blend of textures and flavors. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, a touch of honey, and Dijon mustard, it’s perfectly balanced and irresistibly fresh. Crumbled feta cheese adds a tangy finish, making this salad an ideal side dish or light main course. With no cooking required, the Lightspeed Salad lives up to its name as a quick and healthy option for busy weeknights or effortless entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine, or mesclun mix)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 0.3333 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and avocado.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Lightspeed Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
985 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.5 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.1 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2204 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 20.6 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 528 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2047 mg | 44% | |
*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.
