Refreshing Salad
Brighten up your day with our flavor-packed Refreshing Salad, a vibrant medley of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy feta cheese, all tied together with a zesty homemade lemon-garlic vinaigrette. This no-cook, 15-minute recipe bursts with fresh, wholesome ingredients like finely chopped parsley and red onion for a pop of flavor in every bite. Drizzled with a hint of honey for balance, this salad is the perfect side dish or light meal, offering a nutritious and satisfying crunch. Whether you're prepping for a picnic, a quick lunch, or a family dinner, this healthy salad recipe is easy to make, beautifully colorful, and irresistibly refreshing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or romaine)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice it into thin rounds or half-moons.
Thinly slice the red onion.
Chop the fresh parsley finely.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
To prepare the dressing, mince the garlic clove finely or crush it into a paste.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavors of this salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
722 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.5 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.8 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2101 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.8 g | ||
| Protein | 17.5 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 557 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1353 mg | 29% | |
*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.
