Jan's Summer Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, Jan's Summer Salad is the ultimate warm-weather dish that brings together a vibrant medley of ingredients in just 15 minutes. Tender mixed greens meet crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet strawberries for a refreshing base, while crumbled feta and toasted slivered almonds add creamy and nutty notes. The homemade balsamic vinaigrette, featuring a perfect blend of honey, Dijon mustard, and olive oil, ties it all together with a tangy-sweet finish. Whether served as a side dish or enjoyed as a light and healthy main course, this colorful salad is a crowd-pleaser perfect for picnics, barbecues, or weekday lunches. Fresh, versatile, and effortless—it's everything you need in a summer salad!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, romaine)
• 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cucumber slices, cherry tomato halves, red onion slices, and fresh strawberries.

Step 2

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted slivered almonds on top of the salad mixture.

Step 3

In a small bowl or jar, prepare the dressing by whisking together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and ground black pepper until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving, and gently toss to ensure all ingredients are coated evenly.

Step 5

Serve immediately as a side dish or enjoy on its own for a light and satisfying meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1066.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1097.1

Total Fat 85.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 2054.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.4g	0%
Total Sugars 33.0g
Protein 32.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 893.3mg	0%
Iron 7.6mg	0%
Potassium 2072.4mg	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: 66.9%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 22.0%