Salad Lover's Salad

Indulge in the ultimate garden-fresh delight with the vibrant "Salad Lover's Salad," a medley of crisp romaine lettuce, tender baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and refreshing cucumber. This hearty salad is elevated with creamy avocado, tangy feta cheese, and the delightful crunch of toasted walnuts. Tossed with a perfectly balanced homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, this recipe is the epitome of healthy indulgence. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for a light lunch or crowd-pleasing side dish, this salad is a must-try for greens enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for fresh salad recipes, healthy meal options, or quick no-cook dishes, this one's tailored to satisfy your cravings in the most delicious way!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Baby spinach
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 Avocado
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Walnuts
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and baby spinach. Tear the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl along with the spinach.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber (optional), slice it into thin half-moons, and add to the bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the mix.

Step 5

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Dice the avocado and gently add it to the salad.

Step 6

Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 7

Toast the walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Let them cool and add to the salad.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified to create the dressing.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are coated evenly.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, flavorful Salad Lover's Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1421.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1243.1

Total Fat 102.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.9g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 2398.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.3g	0%
Total Sugars 27.0g
Protein 31.4g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 771.4mg	0%
Iron 11.0mg	0%
Potassium 2895.3mg	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: 69.5%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 21.1%