Easter Salad
Celebrate spring with this vibrant and refreshing dish that’s perfect for your holiday table. Featuring a delightful mix of mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy feta cheese, all drizzled with a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing, this salad is quick to prepare and visually stunning. Ideal for Easter brunch or any spring gathering, enjoy the burst of flavors that elevate your festive meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber (8 oz), diced
- 1/4 red onion (1 oz), thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (3 oz), crumbled
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash the mixed greens under cold water and dry thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice; drizzle over the salad.
- Toss gently until well coated. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Customize with seasonal ingredients like bell peppers or nuts for added texture. For make-ahead preparation, store chopped veggies in airtight containers and keep the dressing separate until serving.