A Refreshing Salad to Usher in Summer

Celebrate the arrival of summer with "A Refreshing Salad to Usher in Summer," a vibrant medley of fresh, seasonal ingredients that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. This quick and easy salad combines crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and cooling cucumber slices with the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries and creamy avocado. A sprinkle of crumbled feta and toasted slivered almonds adds savory and nutty elements, while a zesty homemade lime-honey vinaigrette ties it all together with a refreshing burst of flavor. Topped with fragrant mint, this 15-minute summer salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light lunch. Bursting with color and wholesome goodness, it’s a stunning dish that tastes like summer in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup fresh strawberries
• 1 large avocado
• 1 third cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the mixed greens, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes.

Step 2

Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and halve the cherry tomatoes.

Step 3

Hull and slice the strawberries into quarters.

Step 4

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice the flesh into cubes.

Step 5

Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and set them aside.

Step 6

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, strawberries, avocado cubes, and crumbled feta cheese.

Step 7

Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Allow to cool, then sprinkle over the salad.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.

Step 10

Garnish the salad with chopped mint leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(849.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1112.3

Total Fat 89.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 66.7mg	0%
Sodium 2114.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.9g	0%
Total Sugars 29.2g
Protein 27.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 645.9mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 2498.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.8%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 22.9%