Salad with Mint, perfect for summer
Refresh your summer meals with this vibrant Salad with Mint. Bursting with crisp greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic mint leaves, this dish not only looks stunning but also delivers a delightful flavor experience. Perfect as a side or light meal, it’s quick to prepare and ideal for hot summer days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all fresh produce under cool running water and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion to the greens.
- Stir in roughly chopped fresh mint leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl (250g)
- Calories: 204
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 36mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg