Description
Summer Salad Recipes: Fresh Flavors is a vibrant celebration of seasonal produce, combining crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy feta for a refreshing dish perfect for warm weather gatherings. This salad is not only visually stunning but also customizable and easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches. Enjoy the burst of fresh flavors in every bite as you savor the essence of summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly and pat dry.
- Slice cherry tomatoes in half, dice cucumber into small cubes, and thinly slice red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens with chopped tomatoes, cucumber cubes, onion slices, and crumbled feta cheese. Gently toss to mix.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice until blended. Drizzle over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Allow the salad to chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Serve in bowls or plates; garnish with extra feta or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg