Sensational but Simple Salad
Elevate your everyday meals with this refreshingly easy Sensational but Simple Salad—ready in just 15 minutes! This vibrant recipe combines crisp mixed salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber, and delicate slices of red onion, all topped with crumbled feta cheese for a Mediterranean twist. A homemade dressing made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey ties it all together with a perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Ideal as a quick side dish or a light, healthy lunch, this no-cook salad is not only bursting with fresh flavors but also loaded with nutrients. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a relaxed weeknight meal, this versatile dish is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes, pat them dry, and slice them in half. Add to the salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Slice into thin half-moon shapes and add to the bowl.
Peel the red onion and slice it very thinly. Add the slices to the salad bowl, separating them as you go.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately as a fresh, crisp side dish or light main meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
722 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.4 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2258 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.0 g | ||
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 514 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1363 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.
