Description
Elevate your meal with this Hearty Salad, a vibrant medley of fresh greens, crunchy vegetables, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a zesty balsamic dressing. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a picnic, brunch, or family dinner—this salad is not just nutritious but delivers an explosion of flavors and textures in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the mixed greens under cold water and place them in a large bowl.
- Chop the cucumbers, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and dice the bell peppers. Add all veggies to the bowl with greens.
- Dice the avocado and add it along with crumbled feta cheese to the salad mixture.
- In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine without mashing the avocado.
- Serve immediately in bowls or on a platter; garnish with additional feta if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg