Country Salad with Herb Vinaigrette

Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with garden goodness, this Country Salad with Herb Vinaigrette is a wholesome dish that celebrates crisp, seasonal ingredients. A medley of Romaine lettuce, mixed greens, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and radishes come together to create a colorful base, elevated by the creamy tang of crumbled feta and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. The star of the recipe, a zesty homemade herb vinaigrette, combines olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and fresh herbs like basil and thyme to add a sophisticated yet simple touch of flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for any occasion, this refreshing salad pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled fish, or as a light stand-alone meal. It's the ultimate farm-to-table experience in a bowl!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 4 cups Mixed greens
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 Red onion
• 4 Radishes
• 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon Chopped fresh thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the Romaine lettuce and mixed greens. Tear the Romaine into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl with the mixed greens.

Step 2

Slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion and radishes. Add all vegetables to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley over the salad.

Step 4

To prepare the herb vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.

Step 5

Drizzle the herb vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to ensure the dressing is evenly distributed.

Step 6

Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and hearty country salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2152.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1158.8

Total Fat 72.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.3g
Cholesterol 53.4mg	0%
Sodium 8403.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 104.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.3g	0%
Total Sugars 64.4g
Protein 30.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 772.2mg	0%
Iron 11.8mg	0%
Potassium 3984.8mg	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: 54.9%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 35.0%