Description
A refreshing and colorful garden fresh salad packed with nutrients and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (such as romaine, spinach, and arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 1/4 cup olives (black or green), pitted and sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, shredded carrots, and olives if using. Toss gently to mix the vegetables evenly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
- If using, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad before serving.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 15-30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a protein boost.
- Substitute the feta cheese with avocado for a creamier texture and added healthy fats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg