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Healthy Summer Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad perfect for hot summer days, packed with seasonal vegetables and a light vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cups mixed greens such as spinach, arugula, and romaine
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber cucumber diced
  • 1 bell pepper red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled, optional
Vinaigrette
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional for sweetness
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • salt to taste salt
  • pepper to taste black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion.
  2. If using, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top.
Make the Vinaigrette
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to add other seasonal vegetables or proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas for added nutrition.

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