Description
A refreshing and vibrant summer salad loaded with seasonal vegetables and a light dressing. Perfect for picnics and barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
- Add the diced avocado, feta cheese, and olives on top of the salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing summer salad!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite seasonal vegetables.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a protein boost.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance; just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 4
Keywords: summer salad, fresh salad, healthy salad, picnic salad, easy salad