Ultimate Summer Salad (Printable Version)

Vibrant mix of seasonal greens, vegetables, and fruits with tangy vinaigrette. Perfect for warm days.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 2 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, baby spinach, romaine)

02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

03 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced

04 - 1 cup watermelon, cubed

05 - 1 ripe avocado, diced

06 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

07 - 1/4 cup radishes, thinly sliced

08 - 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled

09 - 1/4 cup toasted almonds or pistachios, chopped

10 - 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped

11 - 2 tbsp fresh basil, torn

12 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

13 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

14 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup

15 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard

16 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

01 - In a large salad bowl, gently combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, watermelon, avocado, red onion, and radishes.

02 - Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted nuts evenly over the salad.

03 - Add the chopped mint and torn basil for a burst of fresh flavor.

04 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.

05 - Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.

01 -

Watermelon might seem like a strange addition until you taste how its sweetness balances the peppery arugula and tangy feta
The whole thing comes together in twenty minutes but looks like you put way more thought into it

02 -

Avocado oxidizes so fast once cut, so toss the cubes with a teaspoon of lemon juice before adding them to the salad
Watermelon releases a lot of liquid as it sits, which will turn your crisp greens soggy within an hour

03 -

Dry your greens thoroughly with a salad spinner or they will dilute the dressing
Taste a piece of watermelon first so you can adjust the honey based on natural sweetness