Yummy Salad
Bright, fresh, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Yummy Salad is your go-to recipe for a healthy and flavorful meal in just 15 minutes! Featuring a vibrant medley of mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet shredded carrots, this salad is as nutritious as it is colorful. Creamy avocado, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced almonds add a delightful richness and crunch, while a zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard ties it all together with the perfect tangy-sweet balance. Whether you’re looking for a light lunch, a stunning side dish, or a fresh addition to your dinner table, this customizable salad is sure to impress. Perfect for feeding four, it’s a quick, satisfying way to eat the rainbow!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed greens (spinach, arugula, lettuce)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 1 medium Carrots
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Almonds, sliced
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
Peel and dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Add to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add to the mix.
Peel and shred the carrot using a grater, then toss it into the bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and dice it. Add to the salad.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and sliced almonds over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Yummy Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1349 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.5 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.8 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2670 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.8 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.0 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.2 g | ||
| Protein | 33.1 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 830 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2574 mg | 55% | |
*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.
