Simple Summer Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Simple Summer Salad is the ultimate warm-weather dish! Featuring crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy red onion on a bed of vibrant mixed greens, this salad is perfectly balanced with the creamy richness of crumbled feta cheese. A zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of honey adds the perfect touch of sweetness and acidity. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy and refreshing recipe is ideal for picnics, barbecues, or a light, healthy lunch. Packed with seasonal ingredients and summer vibes, this salad is a must-try for anyone looking to embrace simple, wholesome eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 small red onion
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all the vegetables.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and halve them if they are large.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
Thinly slice the red onion and separate the rings.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well coated.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Simple Summer Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
887 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.6 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.6 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 1945 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.0 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.6 g | ||
| Protein | 25.1 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 732 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1883 mg | 40% | |
*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.
