Sunshine Salad - A Bright Burst of Flavor
A vibrant and refreshing salad packed with mixed greens, colorful vegetables, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for a light meal or as a side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup cucumber
- 1 cup bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup corn kernels
- ¼ cup red onion
- ¼ cup feta cheese
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- 1 whole lemon
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, bell peppers, cooked quinoa, shredded carrots, corn kernels, sliced red onion, and chopped parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, along with a pinch of salt and pepper until emulsified.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss to coat all ingredients.
- Fold in the crumbled feta cheese and sunflower seeds gently.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Serve immediately for the freshest taste or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.