Description
A refreshing Spring Garden Salad with a zesty lemon vinaigrette, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 1 cup radishes, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, radishes, red onion, avocado, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- If using, sprinkle the chopped walnuts on top for added crunch.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes before serving for a refreshing taste.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas.
- Substitute the feta cheese with goat cheese or omit it for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg