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easy summer meals recipe delicious refreshing salad

Easy Summer Meals Recipe: 5-Minute Refreshing Salad Bliss


  • Author: Zach
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A crisp and refreshing salad perfect for summer meals, combining fresh vegetables and a light dressing.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups mixed greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the mixed greens.
  2. Slice the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  3. Thinly slice the red onion.
  4. Combine greens, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion in a large bowl.
  5. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
  6. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
  • Replace feta with goat cheese if preferred.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: summer salad, easy salad, refreshing salad, quick meal