Party Salad
Elevate your next gathering with this vibrant and refreshing Party Salad, a surefire crowd-pleaser bursting with colorful flavors and textures. Packed with crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet strawberries, and a medley of red and yellow bell peppers, this salad is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the palate. A sprinkle of fresh parsley and mint adds a burst of herbal brightness, while creamy crumbled feta and golden toasted almonds provide richness and crunch. Tossed in a zesty homemade lemon-honey dressing and finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze, this salad is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy. Best of all, it comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for quick entertaining or a wholesome, flavorful side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Yellow bell pepper
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.75 cup Feta cheese
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic glaze
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Slivered almonds
Instructions
Wash and pat dry all fresh produce: lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, parsley, mint, and strawberries.
Chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it into a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and dice the bell peppers into small squares. Add them to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it on top of the vegetables.
Hull and quarter the strawberries, then layer them over the vegetables in the bowl.
Chop the parsley and mint finely, and sprinkle them over the salad for freshness and aroma.
Crumble the feta cheese and scatter it over the top of the salad.
Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Let them cool slightly, then sprinkle over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and emulsified. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Finish the salad with a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a touch of sweetness.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, vibrant Party Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1685 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.1 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.7 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2866 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 164.3 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.0 g | 150% | |
| Total Sugars | 79.2 g | ||
| Protein | 60.8 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1530 mg | 118% | |
| Iron | 25.5 mg | 142% | |
| Potassium | 5795 mg | 123% | |
*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.
