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Colorful and fresh summer salads served in a bowl, perfect for warm weather meals.

Best Summer Salads

A vibrant summer salad featuring mixed greens, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese, drizzled with a zesty dressing that is perfect for hot days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups Mixed greens A variety of salad greens such as spinach, arugula, or lettuce.
  • 1 medium Cucumber Sliced.
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved.
  • ¼ medium Red onion Thinly sliced.
Dressing
  • ¼ cup Olive oil Extra virgin recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground.
Toppings
  • ½ cup Feta cheese Crumbled.
  • ¼ cup Optional herbs (basil, parsley) Chopped.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.
  2. Crumble feta cheese on top.
Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Assembly
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  2. Garnish with optional herbs such as basil or parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For added flavor, consider roasting some vegetables or adding nuts for extra crunch. Store dressing separately to maintain freshness.