Description
A colorful and nutritious salad that serves as a delicious and visually appealing main dish.
Ingredients
- Mixed Greens (baby spinach, arugula, romaine)
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Bell Peppers (red, yellow, orange)
- Red Onion
- Feta Cheese
- Avocado
- Olive Oil
- Lemon Juice
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Collect all of your fresh ingredients, keeping them on your kitchen counter.
- Prepare the Mixed Greens: Rinse your mixed greens under cold water and dry them.
- Chop Veggies: Cut the cherry tomatoes in half, slice the cucumber, and chop the bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- Add Creaminess: Slice the avocado and set it aside for last-minute addition.
- Assemble Your Salad: In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, chopped vegetables, and crumbled feta cheese. Toss gently.
- Drizzle and Toss: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour it over the salad and toss gently.
- Serve and Enjoy: Top with sliced avocado just before serving and add extra crunch toppings like seeds or nuts.
Notes
For best flavor, consume the salad within 24 hours. Keep dressing separate until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: salad, healthy, colorful, fresh, Mediterranean