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Healthy Summer Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad perfect for hot summer days, packed with seasonal vegetables and a light dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, side
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups mixed greens such as spinach, arugula, and romaine
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber cucumber diced
  • 1 bell pepper red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • salt to taste salt
  • pepper to taste black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.

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