Patio Salad
Bright, fresh, and brimming with vibrant flavors, this Patio Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for warm-weather gatherings. Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, peppery radishes, and a touch of salty feta cheese, this colorful medley is as beautiful as it is nourishing. The zesty homemade dressing, featuring extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic, ties it all together for a perfectly balanced bite. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this no-cook salad is perfect for al fresco dining, light lunches, or as a refreshing side dish. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, every forkful celebrates peak-season produce in the most delightful way.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 5 small Radishes
- 1 large Sweet bell pepper (any color)
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
Rinse and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber (optional) and slice it into thin rounds or half-moons. Add to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and radishes, and dice the sweet bell pepper. Add all to the bowl.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad ingredients.
Prepare the dressing: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic (finely chopped or grated), salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, starting with half and tossing to combine. Add more dressing as needed based on preference.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
237 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.8 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 660 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.4 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 235 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1004 mg | 21% | |
*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.
