My Favorite Salad
Elevate your salad game with "My Favorite Salad," a fresh, vibrant medley of flavors and textures that’s perfect for any meal. This wholesome recipe combines crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and creamy avocado, all topped with tangy crumbled feta cheese and nutty toasted walnuts for an irresistible bite. A simple yet flavorful homemade dressing—made with extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey—ties it all together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes and bursting with color and nutrition, this versatile salad pairs perfectly with grilled proteins or stands alone as a light and satisfying dish. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a show-stopping side, this easy recipe will become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Avocado
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 0.25 cup Toasted walnuts
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the cucumber. Add both to the bowl with the greens.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add it to the salad bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice the flesh into cubes. Gently add the avocado cubes to the salad.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted walnuts over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving, then gently toss all ingredients together to coat evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1288 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.4 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.4 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2142 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.0 g | ||
| Protein | 33.1 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 839 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 2274 mg | 48% | |
*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.
