
Avocado, Cucumber and Tomato Spring Salad + An Easy Balsamic Dressing
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Recipes
- Method: 30 Minute Meals
Description
This refreshing salad is made with cucumbers, avocado, red onion, tomato and spring mix. It’s tossed with the PERFECT balsamic-based dressing and topped with feta cheese. It can be served as a delicious side dish or a light, low-carb meal. It’s a healthy option that’s ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Salad:
- 4 cups spring mix
- 3/4 large avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 large cucumber, diced into quarters
- 1/3 pint size container cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 1/3 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons feta cheese
- 1 cup chopped, cooked chicken (optional – we use leftover or roasted chicken)
Dressing:
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients.
- In a medium bowl or mason jar (we prefer to use a mason jar to store the remaining dressing) combine all dressing ingredients, except the EVOO. Mix. Add EVOO and mix.
- Drizzle 1/4 of dressing over salad, toss to coat (if necessary, add more to desired preference). Store remaining dressing in fridge for later use. Enjoy!
Notes
Paleo-/Vegan-friendly: Eliminate feta cheese.
Always check for FfL-friendly ingredients.
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
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