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Ingredients
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- 1 head of butter lettuce, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts (or nuts of your choice)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (or lemon juice)
Instructions
- Wash the butter lettuce and pat dry, then tear into bite-sized pieces.
- Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion to the salad bowl.
- Fold in diced avocado and crumbled feta cheese.
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet for 3-5 minutes, then add to the salad.
- Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper, then drizzle over the salad.
- Toss gently to combine and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Notes
Using fresh, high-quality ingredients enhances the flavor.
Keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain lettuce crispness.
This salad stores well for up to 24 hours when dressed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 10