Wipe the Bowl Clean Salad
The "Wipe the Bowl Clean Salad" lives up to its name with its irresistible combination of vibrant vegetables, creamy feta, and a tangy homemade lemon-honey vinaigrette that will have you savoring every bite. Packed with crisp mixed salad greens, sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, red bell pepper, shredded carrot, and a touch of red onion for bite, this salad is a feast of flavors and textures. Toasted sliced almonds add a delightful nutty crunch, while the zesty dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey ties everything together in perfect harmony. Ready in just 20 minutes, this fresh and healthy salad is perfect as a main dish or a colorful side for any meal. Ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining, this ultimate crowd-pleaser will have everyone asking for seconds—and wiping the bowl clean!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 large Carrot
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice it into thin rounds. Add to the salad bowl.
Dice the red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl.
Peel the carrot, then use a grater or julienne peeler to create thin strips. Add to the salad.
Slice the red onion into very thin half-moons and add to the bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let cool slightly, then sprinkle them over the salad.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and ground black pepper until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss thoroughly to combine and coat all ingredients in the dressing.
Serve immediately. Enjoy the fresh, zesty flavors, and don’t forget to wipe the bowl clean!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.2 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.0 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2309 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.8 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.6 g | ||
| Protein | 27.4 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 684 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2385 mg | 51% | |
*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.
