Prepare to revolutionize your salad game with a dish so fresh, so vibrant, and so irresistibly delicious that you'll be craving it for days! Our "Cant Get Enough Salad" is not just another boring green plate – it's a symphony of crisp vegetables, tangy feta, and a mouthwatering balsamic dressing that will transform your perception of healthy eating. In just 15 minutes, you'll create a culinary masterpiece that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or anytime you want to treat your taste buds to something extraordinary.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Mixed greens
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Red onion
- Feta cheese
- Olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry all fresh produce thoroughly using cold water and a clean kitchen towel.
- Prepare the vegetables by chopping cucumber into small quarter-inch cubes, slicing cherry tomatoes in half, and thinly slicing red onion into delicate rings.
- In a large mixing bowl, spread mixed greens as the base layer of the salad.
- Gently scatter chopped cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion over the mixed greens.
- Crumble feta cheese evenly across the top of the vegetable mixture, ensuring balanced distribution.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to create the dressing.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving to maintain the freshness of the greens.
- Toss the salad gently to ensure all ingredients are lightly coated with the dressing.
- Serve immediately at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
Tips
- Always wash your vegetables thoroughly to ensure maximum freshness and food safety.
- Use cold, crisp vegetables for the best texture and flavor.
- Chop ingredients uniformly to create a visually appealing and evenly distributed salad.
- Add the dressing just before serving to prevent the greens from becoming soggy.
- For extra flavor, consider toasting some pine nuts or adding a sprinkle of fresh herbs like basil or oregano.
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar for the most robust dressing.
- Serve immediately after dressing to enjoy the salad at its peak freshness and crispness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 253kcal
Carbohydrates: 14g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 25mg
