Cindy's Salad

Bright, colorful, and bursting with fresh flavors, Cindy's Salad is a vibrant medley of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet red bell peppers. Tossed with creamy avocado, tangy crumbled feta, and nutty toasted sunflower seeds, this salad is elevated by a simple yet zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette made with extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe is perfect for light lunches, dinner side dishes, or summer gatherings. Packed with wholesome ingredients and a hint of citrusy brightness, Cindy's Salad is a versatile, feel-good meal you'll crave all year long!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, sliced into half-moons
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 large Avocado, diced
• 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Toasted sunflower seeds
• 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the salad ingredients. Wash and thoroughly dry the salad greens, then place them in a large serving bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into half-moons, dice the red bell pepper, thinly slice the red onion, and dice the avocado. Add all these ingredients to the bowl with the salad greens.

Step 3

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted sunflower seeds on top of the salad.

Step 4

To make the lemon vinaigrette, combine the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar. Whisk or shake until the dressing is well-emulsified.

Step 5

Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette evenly over the salad just before serving.

Step 6

Toss gently to combine all the ingredients and serve immediately. Enjoy this fresh and flavorful salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1030.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1520.2

Total Fat 132.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 53.4mg	0%
Sodium 1224.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.8g	0%
Total Sugars 23.4g
Protein 34.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 417.7mg	0%
Iron 6.6mg	0%
Potassium 2731.5mg	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: 74.8%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 16.6%