Summer Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Summer Salad is your go-to dish for warm-weather dining. Featuring a vibrant mix of crisp salad greens, juicy strawberries, crunchy cucumber, creamy avocado, and tangy red onion, this salad achieves the ultimate balance of textures and flavors. Completed with crumbles of feta cheese, a sprinkling of toasted almonds, and a homemade balsamic vinaigrette sweetened with a touch of honey, it’s both wholesome and indulgently delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for backyard barbecues, picnics, or light lunches, this colorful salad showcases seasonal produce at its best. Whether you're looking for a quick and healthy side or a star-worthy centerpiece, this recipe is bound to impress.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items

• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup strawberries
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 large avocado
• 0.25 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 0.25 cup toasted almonds
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly, then add them to a large salad bowl.

2. Hull and slice the strawberries into thin slices, then add them to the salad bowl.

3. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on preference, and add them to the bowl.

4. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Cut it into chunks or slices and add it to the salad.

5. Thinly slice the red onion and scatter the slices over the other ingredients in the salad bowl.

6. Sprinkle the feta cheese and toasted almonds evenly over the salad.

7. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until fully combined to make the dressing.

8. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and gently toss to combine.

9. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Summer Salad.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (225.2g)

Calories		303
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		25.5 g	33%
	Saturated Fat	5.6 g	28%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		17 mg	6%
Sodium		354 mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate		15.8 g	6%
	Dietary Fiber	5.6 g	20%
	Total Sugars	6.8 g
Protein		6.5 g	13%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		151 mg	12%
Iron		1.6 mg	9%
Potassium		555 mg	12%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 919 cal (72.1%%)

Protein: 104 cal (8.2%%)

Carbs: 250 cal (19.7%%)