Enhanced Green Salad with Tangy Vinaigrette

Name: Enhanced Green Salad with Tangy Vinaigrette
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Mixed greens', 'amount': '4 cups'}; {'ingredient': 'Cucumber', 'amount': '1, diced'}; {'ingredient': 'Cherry tomatoes', 'amount': '1 cup, halved'}; {'ingredient': 'Red onion', 'amount': '1/4, thinly sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Avocado', 'amount': '1, diced'}; {'ingredient': 'Feta cheese', 'amount': '1/2 cup, crumbled'}; {'ingredient': 'Walnuts', 'amount': '1/2 cup, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Dried cranberries', 'amount': '1/2 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Olive oil', 'amount': '1/4 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Apple cider vinegar', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Honey', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Dijon mustard', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Black pepper', 'amount': 'to taste'}

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

Enhanced Green Salad with Tangy Vinaigrette

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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