Chilled Summer Salad

Beat the summer heat with this vibrant and refreshing Chilled Summer Salad, a true celebration of seasonal produce. Packed with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, and sweet strawberries, this salad bursts with color and flavor. Creamy avocado, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted slivered almonds add richness and texture, while a zesty homemade lemon-honey vinaigrette ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this salad is perfect for a light lunch, picnic, or a beautiful side dish to grilled meats or seafood. Healthy, wholesome, and undeniably fresh, this summer essential highlights fresh ingredients and effortless preparation—perfect for any warm-weather meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or lettuce)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup Fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 medium Avocado, diced
• 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 quarter cup Slivered almonds, toasted
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the mixed greens, then add them to a large serving bowl.

Step 2

Prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the cucumber, dice the red bell pepper, and slice the avocado. Add them to the bowl with the greens.

Step 3

Slice the strawberries and sprinkle them onto the salad along with the crumbled feta cheese and toasted slivered almonds.

Step 4

In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well until emulsified.

Step 5

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, and toss gently to combine all the ingredients. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 6

Serve immediately as a light, refreshing main dish or as a side with grilled meats or seafood.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1271.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2136.8

Total Fat 178.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 200.0mg	0%
Sodium 3886.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 89.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.9g	0%
Total Sugars 32.5g
Protein 67.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1624.6mg	0%
Iron 10.8mg	0%
Potassium 3049.0mg	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: 71.9%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 15.9%