Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad perfect for warm summer days. Packed with seasonal vegetables and a light dressing, this salad is a great choice for a light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and avocado.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese and fresh herbs.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- This salad can be customized with any vegetables you have on hand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 5
Keywords: light lunches for summer, summer salad, refreshing salad, healthy lunch, vegetarian salad