Mixed Up Salad
Brighten up your meal with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Mixed Up Salad—a perfect blend of crisp romaine lettuce, tender baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy cucumber. Shaved carrot ribbons and thinly sliced red onion add layers of texture, while crumbled feta cheese and sliced almonds provide a delightful balance of creaminess and crunch. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this salad is both wholesome and bursting with flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an easy, no-cook recipe that serves as a delightful side dish or a light, refreshing main course. Perfect for health-conscious eaters or anyone seeking a quick and delicious salad recipe! Keywords: Mixed Up Salad recipe, easy salad recipe, healthy salad idea, feta and almond salad dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 large Carrot
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Almonds (sliced)
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and baby spinach. Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl along with the spinach.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it into thin rounds, and add to the salad.
Peel the carrot and either shave it into ribbons using a vegetable peeler or grate it. Add the carrot ribbons or shreds into the mix.
Thinly slice the red onion and add to the salad bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and sprinkle with the sliced almonds for some crunch.
In a small bowl or jar, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
274 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.8 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 17 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 552 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.4 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 202 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 606 mg | 13% | |
*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.
