Heart-Healthy Cheese Lover's Garden Salad
Indulge in the perfect blend of flavor and nutrition with this Heart-Healthy Cheese Lover's Garden Salad. Packed with vibrant mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and sweet red bell peppers, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Creamy diced avocado and crunchy chopped walnuts add satisfying texture, while a zesty homemade lemon-garlic dressing amps up the flavor without unnecessary calories. Topped with a generous sprinkle of low-fat feta cheese, this salad proves you can enjoy cheesy goodness while staying heart-conscious. Ready in just 15 minutes, this wholesome, no-cook recipe is perfect for a quick lunch, a refreshing side, or an elegant dinner party starter. Keywords: heart-healthy salad, cheese lover's salad, healthy lunch ideas, quick salad recipes.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, sliced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium Avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, fresh
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup Low-fat feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, red bell pepper, diced avocado, and thinly sliced red onion.
Step 2
Sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the salad.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic to create the dressing.
Step 4
Drizzle the dressing over the salad evenly.
Step 5
Add the low-fat feta cheese on top.
Step 6
Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 7
Toss the salad gently to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
Step 8
Serve the salad immediately or chill for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1131.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1162.7 |
| Total Fat 88.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 22.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
| Cholesterol 64.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2641.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 57.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 23.3g | |
| Protein 41.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 785.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2506.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories