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Modern Fresh Garden Salad

A Vibrant and Nutritious Tour of Seasonal Flavors

4servings
15 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Modern Fresh Garden Salad

About this recipe

This modern take on a garden salad combines an array of fresh vegetables and creamy feta with crunchy toppings to create a symphony of taste and texture. Ideal for a light lunch or as a delightful side, this salad prioritizes both flavor and nutrition, making it a wonderful option for those embracing a healthy lifestyle.

Ingredients

  • 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 ripe avocado, cubed
  • 1/2 cup croutons
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup pitted olives, halved
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, toasted

Directions

  1. 1

    Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Slice the cucumber and red bell pepper; dice the tomato; grate the carrot.

  3. 3

    Thinly slice the red onion and cube the ripe avocado.

  4. 4

    In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, tomato, carrot, bell pepper, and onion.

  5. 5

    Gently add the avocado cubes, croutons, feta cheese, olives, and toasted sunflower seeds.

  6. 6

    Toss the salad gently to mix the ingredients thoroughly.

  7. 7

    In a small bowl, whisk together your choice of vinaigrette dressing.

  8. 8

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss again, and serve immediately.

Chef's tip

For best results, use fresh, organic vegetables. Serve immediately after adding dressing to maintain crispness.

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