Piquant Cheese Salad No Mayo or Pasta

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Piquant Cheese Salad—no mayo, no pasta, just pure freshness and zest! Perfect for light lunches or elegant dinners, this wholesome recipe features a medley of peppery arugula, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and briny black olives, all tied together with creamy feta cheese crumbles. A tangy homemade dressing made from extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey enhances the bold, piquant flavors without overpowering the delicate ingredients. Garnished with fresh parsley, this quick-to-make, nutrient-packed salad is a refreshing twist on classic cheese salads that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook dish is an ideal choice for healthy, fast, and crowd-pleasing meals!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 4 cups Arugula
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 3 oz Feta cheese
• 0.5 cup Black olives
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Honey
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Wash and pat dry the arugula, then place it in a large salad bowl.

2. Rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes, and add them to the bowl.

3. Peel the cucumber, slice it lengthwise, and remove the seeds using a spoon. Dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and add to the salad.

4. Cut the feta cheese into small cubes or crumble it with your fingers and sprinkle over the salad.

5. Slice the black olives and finely dice the red onion. Add both to the bowl.

6. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

7. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine without breaking up the feta.

8. Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle on top as a garnish.

9. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (228.2g)

Calories		121
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		7.1 g	9%
	Saturated Fat	3.7 g	18%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		19 mg	6%
Sodium		530 mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate		11.0 g	4%
	Dietary Fiber	2.1 g	7%
	Total Sugars	5.5 g
Protein		5.0 g	10%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		186 mg	14%
Iron		2.3 mg	13%
Potassium		404 mg	9%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 252 cal (49.5%%)

Protein: 82 cal (16.0%%)

Carbs: 176 cal (34.5%%)