Vitamin salad with fresh tomatoes, arugula, feta cheese, and peppers
A vibrant and nutritious salad packed with vitamins and flavor, featuring fresh tomatoes, peppery arugula, tangy feta cheese, and sweet peppers.
Instructions
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Prepare the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Prepare the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the Salad
- In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced tomatoes, fresh arugula, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced sweet pepper.
- Add any optional ingredients of your choice, such as sliced red onion, olives, cucumber slices, or avocado.
- Add the Dressing
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Toss and Garnish
- Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil leaves and toasted pine nuts or walnuts, if desired.
- Serve Immediately
- Divide the salad into individual serving plates or bowls.
- Serve immediately as a refreshing and nutritious side dish or light meal.
- Enjoy!
- Savor the vibrant flavors and nutritional goodness of your homemade vitamin salad. Enjoy!
Recipe notes
- Feel free to customize your salad with additional ingredients like sliced red onion, olives, cucumber slices, or avocado.
- For a more intense flavor, you can marinate the sliced tomatoes in the dressing for 10-15 minutes before assembling the salad.
- Toasting nuts before adding them to the salad enhances their flavor and crunchiness.
- You can adjust the sweetness of the dressing by adding more or less honey or maple syrup according to your taste preference.
- Serve the salad immediately after tossing with the dressing to keep the arugula crisp.
Ingredients
Scaled from 1 serving
Salad Ingredients:
- 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 2 cups fresh arugula
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 sweet pepper (red, yellow, or orange), thinly sliced
- Sliced red onion, olives, cucumber slices, or avocado for extra flavor and texture (optional)
Dressing Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Toasted pine nuts or walnuts