Description
Indulge in the freshness of this delightful garden salad, where vibrant vegetables come together to create a colorful and healthy dish. Perfect for any occasion, this salad bursts with flavor and texture, making it a go-to recipe for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its crisp greens and zesty dressing, each bite is a celebration of garden-fresh goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mixed color bell peppers, chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Wash the romaine lettuce and chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Thinly slice the red onion.
- Chop bell peppers into strips or small chunks and add to the salad bowl.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the vegetable mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider including nuts or seeds like sunflower seeds or walnuts. Customize your salad with seasonal vegetables or fresh herbs like basil or parsley for extra flavor. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days for optimal freshness.