That Damn Salad
Meet *That Damn Salad* – a vibrant, flavor-packed creation that's as satisfying as its name suggests! This quick and easy recipe combines crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy red onion, all topped with creamy avocado chunks, crumbled feta cheese, and a sprinkle of toasted sunflower seeds for a delightful crunch. A zesty homemade dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey ties it all together, delivering just the right balance of sweet and tangy in every bite. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or dinner party showstopper, this 15-minute salad is the ultimate go-to for fresh, healthy, and satisfying eats. Don't forget to optimize it with seasonal produce for even more deliciousness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 large avocado
- 0.5 cups crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cups toasted sunflower seeds
- 0.25 cups extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoons honey
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds. Add the slices to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the mix.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Slice it into chunks or thin slices and gently add to the bowl.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted sunflower seeds over the salad.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine, being careful to keep the avocado intact.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1551 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.4 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.4 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2413 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.3 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.0 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.4 g | ||
| Protein | 35.6 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 472 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 3159 mg | 67% | |
*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.
