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Modern Salad Sensation

Refresh Your Palate with a Contemporary Twist on Classic Salad

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

About this recipe

Experience the perfect blend of flavors and textures with our Modern Salad Sensation. This updated version incorporates fresh ingredients and contemporary techniques to ensure a delightful, refreshing meal that's both satisfying and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

  • 1 head of romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Submerge the romaine lettuce in water to clean, then dry in a salad spinner.

  2. 2

    Combine lettuce, cucumber, red onion, avocado, and cherry tomatoes in a large serving bowl.

  3. 3

    Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown.

  4. 4

    Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.

  5. 5

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad mix and toss gently to combine.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle feta cheese, toasted almonds, and dried cranberries over the salad.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh flavors!

Chef's tip

This salad can be customized with additional greens like baby spinach or arugula for extra flavor.

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