Description
A refreshing and colorful salad that combines sweet summer fruits, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy walnuts, perfect for a light lunch or a side dish at barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed summer fruits (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, peaches, and watermelon), diced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced summer fruits, crumbled feta cheese, chopped walnuts, and fresh mint leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the fruits with your favorites or whatever is in season.
- For added sweetness, you can drizzle a bit of honey over the salad just before serving.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 10
Keywords: summer fruit salad, feta salad, walnut salad, fruit and cheese salad, light summer salad, healthy salad