Capriosa De Fresca
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with summer flavors, Capriosa De Fresca is a vibrant salad that combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries and juicy watermelon with the creamy tang of crumbled feta cheese and the crunch of toasted almonds. Layered over a bed of mixed greens, including arugula, spinach, and romaine, this colorful medley is elevated by the herbaceous aroma of chopped basil and a homemade lime-honey vinaigrette. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple, wholesome ingredients, this crowd-pleasing dish is perfect as a light lunch, a side dish, or a stunning addition to your next picnic or potluck. Celebrate the best of fresh, fruity, and zesty flavors with this easy-to-make summer salad!
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Scan with your phone to download!
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh watermelon, diced
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup toasted almonds, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced strawberries, diced watermelon, crumbled feta cheese, toasted almonds, and chopped fresh basil.
Step 2
In a small bowl or jar, prepare the dressing by whisking together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and ground black pepper until well emulsified.
Step 3
Drizzle the dressing over the mixed salad ingredients, tossing gently to coat everything evenly.
Step 4
Taste the salad and adjust for seasoning by adding more salt or pepper, if needed.
Step 5
Serve the Capriosa De Fresca immediately as a refreshing appetizer, light lunch, or a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (643.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 759.7 |
| Total Fat 56.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 53.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1614.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 50.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 29.9g | |
| Protein 21.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 423.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1165.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories