Description
Cowgirl Salad – Fraiche Living is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines crisp greens, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese, all brought together with a zesty dressing. Perfect for any occasion, this salad not only delights the eyes but also tantalizes the taste buds. Serve it at picnics or dinner parties to impress your guests and leave them craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (e.g., baby spinach or arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium English cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse all fresh ingredients under cool water and pat dry.
- Roughly chop the mixed greens into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and sliced cucumber to the bowl.
- Toss in thinly sliced red onion and crumbled feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize your Cowgirl Salad by adding seasonal vegetables or proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas for added nutrients. For extra crunch, sprinkle with nuts or seeds before serving.