Julie's Everyday Salad

Brighten up your mealtime routine with Julie’s Everyday Salad—a fresh, vibrant medley of mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, all topped with crumbled feta and crunchy sliced almonds for the perfect contrast in textures. This go-to salad comes together in just 15 minutes and is elevated by a zesty homemade dressing featuring extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey (or maple syrup for a vegan-friendly twist). Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, it's ideal as a healthy side dish or a customizable main—simply add your favorite protein like grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu. Perfect for busy weeknights or any occasion, this easy, nutritious salad is sure to become a household favorite. Keywords: fresh salad, everyday salad, healthy salad recipe, quick salad, easy side dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Sliced almonds (or any nut/seeds of choice)
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
• 1 clove Garlic, finely minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, and sliced red onion to the bowl.

Step 3

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and sliced almonds over the salad ingredients.

Step 4

In a small bowl or a mason jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

Taste the dressing and adjust the salt, pepper, or sweetness as needed.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a side dish or add grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(982.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1045.6

Total Fat 84.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 2621.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 54.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g	0%
Total Sugars 26.2g
Protein 31.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 814.5mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 1865.3mg	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: 69.0%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 19.7%