Description
Hearty Almond Greek Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that delivers a delightful crunch and a burst of flavors. Packed with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy roasted almonds, this salad is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (baby spinach and arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber (English), sliced
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup roasted almonds, sliced or chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and prepare all produce.
- Chop mixed greens into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion. Toss gently.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and roasted almonds over the salad mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice until emulsified; drizzle over the salad.
- Toss everything together until well coated with dressing.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg