Garden Salad

This vibrant garden salad is a refreshing medley of fresh produce, perfect for a light lunch. Packed with colorful vegetables and a zesty dressing, it's a nutritious choice that celebrates seasonal flavors.

Garden Salad
15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
American
320 kcal

Ingredients

  • Mixed greens (arugula, spinach, lettuce) - 150 grams
  • Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
  • Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
  • Red bell pepper - 1, diced
  • Carrot - 1 medium, grated
  • Avocado - 1, diced
  • Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled
  • Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
  • Balsamic vinegar - 1 tablespoon
  • Dijon mustard - 1 teaspoon
  • Honey - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, carrot, and avocado.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the vegetables are evenly coated.
  4. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top before serving.
  5. Divide the salad between two plates and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Carbs: 24 g
  • Fiber: 10 g
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg
  • Cholesterol: 20 mg
  • Total Fat: 24 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
  • Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
  • High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

Tags

AmericanVegetarianLunch