Description
Divorce Salad is a fresh, vibrant, and healing salad recipe packed with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, red onion, feta cheese, and walnuts, all dressed in a simple balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for a quick, nutritious, and flavorful meal that you can prepare in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the 2 cups of mixed greens with 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes, 1 diced cucumber, 1 sliced avocado, and 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion to create the fresh base of the salad.
- Add Feta and Walnuts: Sprinkle 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese and 1/4 cup chopped walnuts over the salad mixture to add texture and flavor.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
- Toss Salad: Drizzle the prepared balsamic vinaigrette over the assembled salad and gently toss to evenly coat all ingredients with the dressing without bruising the delicate components.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the fresh, crisp, and flavorful combination at its peak freshness.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds for a different nutty flavor.
- The salad is best served fresh; avoid preparing it too far in advance to maintain the texture of the avocado and greens.
- Adjust the amount of olive oil and balsamic vinegar to your taste preference for dressing consistency.
- For a vegan option, omit the feta cheese or substitute with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice can enhance the dressing’s brightness.
