Some Sort of Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with wholesome flavors, "Some Sort of Salad" is a vibrant medley of crisp romaine lettuce, peppery arugula, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and creamy avocado, topped with tangy crumbled feta and toasted walnuts for an irresistible crunch. This quick and easy salad is elevated by a zesty homemade dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard—perfectly balancing sweetness and acidity. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a refreshing side dish or light main course that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or crusty bread. Perfect for summer gatherings or simple weeknight meals, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is a healthy, flavor-packed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 small red onion
- 1 large avocado
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup toasted walnuts
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin 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 romaine lettuce and arugula thoroughly. Tear the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place both greens into a large salad bowl.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Add them to the salad bowl.
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds, then add them to the bowl.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into half-moons. Add to the salad for a bit of sharpness.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh into cubes. Carefully scoop out the avocado pieces and add them to the salad bowl.
Crumble feta cheese over the salad and sprinkle the toasted walnuts on top for added texture and nuttiness.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well-emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and flavorful 'Some Sort of Salad'.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
984 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.9 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1336 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 13.4 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 175 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 2008 mg | 43% | |
*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.
