That Good Salad
Meet your new go-to recipe for a vibrant, crowd-pleasing dish: "That Good Salad." Packed with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and tangy red onion, this salad strikes the perfect balance of fresh and satisfying. Crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy tang, while toasted sliced almonds and sweet dried cranberries lend texture and bursts of flavor to every bite. The homemade balsamic vinaigrette—whisked together with extra-virgin olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard—takes just minutes to assemble and ties all the ingredients together with a harmonious sweet-and-savory finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colorful, nutrient-packed salad is perfect as a light lunch, an effortless side dish, or the ultimate potluck contribution. Healthy, delicious, and endlessly versatile, "That Good Salad" lives up to its name!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds
- 0.25 cup dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and fully dry the mixed greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber (if desired) and slice it into thin rounds. Add to the bowl.
Thinly slice 1/4 of a medium red onion and add it to the salad.
Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables in the bowl.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Allow them to cool slightly, then sprinkle over the salad.
Add the dried cranberries to the salad for a touch of sweetness.
In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful, fresh salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.8 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.5 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2280 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.2 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.2 g | ||
| Protein | 24.2 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 631 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1689 mg | 36% | |
*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.
