Description
Hearty Almond Greek Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines crunchy mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and nutty almonds tossed in a zesty dressing. Perfect for any occasion, this salad is light yet satisfying, making it an ideal choice for a refreshing lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse mixed greens under cold water and dry them thoroughly.
- Halve cherry tomatoes, slice cucumber into rounds, and finely chop red onion.
- Toast sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large bowl, mix prepared greens, chopped veggies, toasted almonds, and feta cheese. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently until coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg