Refreshing Summer Salad
A quick and refreshing salad featuring a mix of cool cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, sharp red onion, and tangy feta, all tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed greens (spring mix, baby spinach, or arugula) Can swap for romaine or butter lettuce.
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced (English preferred) Peel if skin is thick or waxed; seed if overly watery.
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled Use reduced-fat or plant-based feta for a lighter or vegan option.
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette Store-bought or homemade.
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse and spin dry the mixed greens; place them in a large serving bowl.
- Slice the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes, then add them to the bowl.
- Thinly slice the red onion and add it with the other vegetables.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta evenly over the top.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad.
- Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
- Toss gently until everything is lightly coated, then serve immediately.
Notes
Best eaten fresh. Store leftovers without dressing for up to 3 days. Add dressing only when ready to eat. Do not freeze.