Description
A refreshing and colorful California Salad featuring mixed greens, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, strawberries, feta cheese, and almonds, dressed with a balsamic vinaigrette. This salad is perfect for a light and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Mixed Salad Greens
- 4 cups
Avocado
- 1, sliced
Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 cup, halved
Cucumber
- 1/2 cup, sliced
Red Onion
- 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
Feta Cheese
- 1/2 cup, crumbled
Toasted Sliced Almonds
- 1/4 cup
Fresh Strawberries
- 1/2 cup, sliced
Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons
Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon
Honey
- 1 teaspoon
Salt and Pepper
- To taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, strawberries, feta cheese, and almonds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute goat cheese for feta or add grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Berries can be swapped with seasonal fruits like peaches or mandarin oranges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
