Sweet and Tangy Balsamic Salad with Honey Roasted Peanuts
Elevate your salad game with this Sweet and Tangy Balsamic Salad with Honey Roasted Peanuts, a delightful mix of crisp greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and sharp red onion, all brought together with crumbled feta and the satisfying crunch of honey-roasted peanuts. The homemade balsamic dressing, made with olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard, perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors, making this salad a standout side dish or a fresh, healthy main when paired with grilled chicken or salmon. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's the ideal recipe for a quick, nutritious dinner or a crowd-pleasing addition to any gathering. Beautifully textured and bursting with flavor, this vibrant salad is perfect for those who crave a little sweetness in their greens.
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Ingredients
- 5 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, or romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.5 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.75 cup honey-roasted peanuts
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Directions
Step 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the balsamic dressing. Set aside.
Step 2
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens. Add them to a large salad bowl.
Step 3
Top the greens with cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
Step 4
Sprinkle the honey-roasted peanuts evenly over the top of the salad for added crunch and sweetness.
Step 5
Drizzle the balsamic dressing over the salad just before serving, and toss lightly to combine.
Step 6
Serve immediately as a side dish or pair with grilled chicken or salmon for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1007.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1672.5 |
| Total Fat 131.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 32.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 10.4g | |
| Cholesterol 100mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3021.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 91.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 55.9g | |
| Protein 47.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 830.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2171.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories