Description
A refreshing salad recipe that combines various textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and olives.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the salad.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Plate the salad in a large serving bowl or individual plates.
- Garnish with additional feta and olives if desired.
Notes
- For added protein, consider grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Experiment with different vinegars for unique flavors.
- Consider plating with edible flowers for visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: salad recipes, healthy salads, Mediterranean salad