Mixed Greens with Honey Lime Dressing
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing recipe for Mixed Greens with Honey Lime Dressing. A medley of baby spinach, arugula, and romaine forms the perfect base, while juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy red onion add layers of flavor and texture. What truly takes this salad to the next level is the zesty homemade dressing—a delightful blend of sweet honey, fresh lime juice, and rich olive oil, perfectly balanced with a touch of salt and freshly ground pepper. Finished with creamy crumbled feta cheese, this 15-minute dish is both quick and satisfying, making it a fantastic side or a light main course. Gluten-free and loaded with fresh, simple ingredients, this salad is as wholesome as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (baby spinach, arugula, romaine, etc.)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and red onion to the bowl with the greens.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the honey, fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
Pour the honey lime dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Toss gently to evenly coat the vegetables and greens with the dressing.
Top the salad with the crumbled feta cheese.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
785 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.9 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1888 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.7 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.1 g | ||
| Protein | 15.5 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 459 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1314 mg | 28% | |
*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.
