Cheese Lover's Garden Salad
Indulge in the vibrant freshness of the Cheese Lover's Garden Salad, a perfect harmony of crisp vegetables and creamy feta cheese. This easy-to-make recipe combines a medley of mixed salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and zesty red onion. Topped with crumbled feta and drizzled with a tangy homemade lemon vinaigrette, this salad is both light and satisfying. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s ideal as a refreshing side dish or a quick stand-alone lunch. Packed with flavor and texture, this garden salad is a must-try for any cheese enthusiast looking for a wholesome, delicious recipe that celebrates the beauty of simple, fresh ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.25 small red onion
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Set aside.
Step 2
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half.
Step 3
Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and then cut into thin slices.
Step 4
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into rings.
Step 5
In a large salad bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion rings.
Step 6
Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the vegetable mixture.
Step 7
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
Step 8
Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad, tossing gently to ensure all ingredients are coated evenly.
Step 9
Serve immediately, dividing the salad among four plates or bowls. Enjoy your Cheese Lover's Garden Salad as a delightful light meal or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (682.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 689.9 |
| Total Fat 60.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 66.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2226.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 30.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.2g | |
| Protein 16.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 12IU | 0% |
| Calcium 485.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1161.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories