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Enhanced Green Salad with Tangy Vinaigrette
Dive into this vibrant and refreshing green salad, brimming with a delightful mix of fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, crunchy walnuts, and sweet dried cranberries. Topped with tangy feta cheese and drizzled with a homemade vinaigrette, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a nourishing treat for the body. Perfect as a light lunch or a colorful side dish, this salad pays homage to the Mediterranean diet, celebrated for its health benefits and delicious flavors.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Mixed greens
- 4 cups
- Cucumber
- 1, diced
- Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup, halved
- Red onion
- 1/4, thinly sliced
- Avocado
- 1, diced
- Feta cheese
- 1/2 cup, crumbled
- Walnuts
- 1/2 cup, chopped
- Dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup
- Olive oil
- 1/4 cup
- Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons
- Honey
- 1 teaspoon
- Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon
- Salt
- to taste
- Black pepper
- to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, chopped walnuts, and dried cranberries.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or chill for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Dietary Information
Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Salad • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Calories: 250 • Fat: 18g • Carbs: 20g • Protein: 6g • Sodium: 350mg • Sugar: 6g
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