Connie Griffin's Signature Salad
Bright, colorful, and bursting with flavor, Connie Griffin's Signature Salad is a refreshing dish that perfectly balances wholesome ingredients with a tangy homemade dressing. Featuring a vibrant medley of mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and crisp Persian cucumber, this salad is elevated with the crunch of walnuts, the sweetness of dried cranberries, and the bold, salty kick of crumbled feta cheese. Dressed in a light yet zesty blend of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, it's the ultimate choice for a quick, nutrient-packed lunch or an elegant side for dinner parties. Ready in just 15 minutes, this fresh, hearty salad serves four and is sure to leave everyone at the table raving. Perfect for anyone searching for a healthy and easy salad recipe that doesn’t compromise on flavor!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens (spinach, arugula, and romaine)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 small Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 Avocado, diced
- 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.333 cup Walnuts, roughly chopped
- 0.333 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the mixed greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, red onion, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, chopped walnuts, and dried cranberries to the bowl with the greens.
Step 3
In a small jar or bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well until the dressing is fully emulsified.
Step 4
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Be careful not to mash the avocado.
Step 5
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper to preference.
Step 6
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1018.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1914.9 |
| Total Fat 159.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 47.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 200.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3331.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 92.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 52.1g | |
| Protein 49.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1363.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2391.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories