Description
Side salads can transform any meal from mundane to magnificent. This vibrant and refreshing side salad features a mix of crisp greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese, all drizzled with a tangy balsamic dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues or as a light lunch, this recipe is quick to prepare and customizable based on seasonal ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Toss to mix.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g (including Monounsaturated Fat: approx. 12g)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Feel free to add nuts or diced fruits for extra flavor and texture. Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days—keep dressing separate until ready to eat.