Description
This salad is not just a side dish; it's an experience of fresh flavors, creamy textures, and a burst of color that can elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale:
- 1 large head of romaine lettuce, washed and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups of baby spinach leaves, rinsed and dried thoroughly
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced into small cubes
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds or chopped nuts for crunch (optional)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce and baby spinach.
- Gently fold in the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced bell pepper, and sliced red onion into the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and sunflower seeds over the top.
- For the best flavor and texture, serve the salad right away.
Category: Dinner
Cuisine: American