Sweet and Tangy Balsamic Salad with Honey Roasted Peanuts
Elevate your salad game with this Sweet and Tangy Balsamic Salad with Honey Roasted Peanuts, a delightful mix of crisp greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and sharp red onion, all brought together with crumbled feta and the satisfying crunch of honey-roasted peanuts. The homemade balsamic dressing, made with olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard, perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors, making this salad a standout side dish or a fresh, healthy main when paired with grilled chicken or salmon. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's the ideal recipe for a quick, nutritious dinner or a crowd-pleasing addition to any gathering. Beautifully textured and bursting with flavor, this vibrant salad is perfect for those who crave a little sweetness in their greens.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, or romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.5 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.75 cup honey-roasted peanuts
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the balsamic dressing. Set aside.
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens. Add them to a large salad bowl.
Top the greens with cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
Sprinkle the honey-roasted peanuts evenly over the top of the salad for added crunch and sweetness.
Drizzle the balsamic dressing over the salad just before serving, and toss lightly to combine.
Serve immediately as a side dish or pair with grilled chicken or salmon for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1672 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.5 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.0 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3021 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.3 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.9 g | ||
| Protein | 47.2 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 831 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 2171 mg | 46% | |
*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.
