Pretty Cool Summer Salad
Add a burst of summer freshness to your table with this vibrant Pretty Cool Summer Salad! Packed with crisp mixed greens, juicy strawberries, cooling cucumbers, creamy avocado, and a pop of tangy feta, this salad is as colorful as it is delicious. Crunchy toasted almonds add texture, while a light lime-honey vinaigrette ties all the flavors together seamlessly. Perfect for warm-weather gatherings or a simple yet elegant lunch, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy summer days. Whether you're looking for a healthy side dish or a show-stopping centerpiece, this refreshing salad is guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (baby spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- 1 large, thinly sliced cucumber
- 1 cup, hulled and sliced strawberries
- 1 large, diced avocado
- 0.25 cup, thinly sliced red onion
- 0.5 cup, crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup toasted almonds
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and dry the mixed salad greens and place them in a large serving bowl.
Thinly slice the cucumber and strawberries. Dice the avocado, and thinly slice the red onion. Add all of these to the salad greens.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted almonds on top of the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy this cool and refreshing summer salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1143 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.8 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.8 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1538 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.8 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.2 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.7 g | ||
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 679 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2631 mg | 56% | |
*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.
