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Summer Recipes: 5 Refreshing Salads to Brighten Your Days


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A refreshing summer salad perfect for warm days.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the mixed greens.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and olives.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for protein.
  • Adjust the dressing to your taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: summer recipes, salad, easy salad recipes