Summer Time Salad with Laura's Vinaigrette
Experience the ultimate taste of summer with our vibrant and refreshing "Summer Time Salad with Laura's Vinaigrette." This quick and easy recipe combines crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, all topped with tangy feta crumbles and toasted sliced almonds for the perfect texture contrast. The star of the dish is Laura’s homemade vinaigrette, a zesty blend of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, white balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic, perfectly balanced with a touch of salt and pepper. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile salad is an ideal light lunch or a stunning side for your summer barbecues. Healthy, flavorful, and delightfully simple, this recipe will become your go-to for embracing seasonal freshness!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2.5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
- 1.5 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove fresh garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and thinly slice the red onion. Add them to the salad bowl alongside the greens.
Step 3
Top the salad with feta cheese crumbles and sliced almonds, evenly distributing them over the ingredients.
Step 4
To make the vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, white balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
Step 5
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasoning as needed to suit your preferences.
Step 6
Just before serving, drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (764.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 996.8 |
| Total Fat 87.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 18.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.6g | |
| Cholesterol 50mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1923.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 35.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.7g | |
| Protein 21.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 527.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1549.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories