Description
A delightful menu for your spring dinner party featuring fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of mixed greens
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup of cooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and avocado.
- Add the cooked quinoa and feta cheese to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use seasonal vegetables for the freshest taste.
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just add the avocado before serving to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: spring dinner party