Mixed Up Salad

Brighten up your meal with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Mixed Up Salad—a perfect blend of crisp romaine lettuce, tender baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy cucumber. Shaved carrot ribbons and thinly sliced red onion add layers of texture, while crumbled feta cheese and sliced almonds provide a delightful balance of creaminess and crunch. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this salad is both wholesome and bursting with flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an easy, no-cook recipe that serves as a delightful side dish or a light, refreshing main course. Perfect for health-conscious eaters or anyone seeking a quick and delicious salad recipe! Keywords: Mixed Up Salad recipe, easy salad recipe, healthy salad idea, feta and almond salad dressing.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Baby spinach
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 large Carrot
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Almonds (sliced)
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and baby spinach. Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl along with the spinach.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, slice it into thin rounds, and add to the salad.

Step 4

Peel the carrot and either shave it into ribbons using a vegetable peeler or grate it. Add the carrot ribbons or shreds into the mix.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion and add to the salad bowl.

Step 6

Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and sprinkle with the sliced almonds for some crunch.

Step 7

In a small bowl or jar, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1350.6 grams (1350.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1115

Total Fat 88.80g	114%
Saturated Fat 19.90g	99%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.30g
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 2423mg	105%
Total Carbohydrate 61.50g	22%
Dietary Fiber 18.50g	66%
Total Sugars 24.70g
Protein 30.30g	61%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 809mg	62%
Iron 11mg	58%
Potassium 2364mg	50%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.5%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 21.1%