Mixta Salad Recipe
Make Mixta Salad Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Greens
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and spinach thoroughly. Chop the romaine into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lettuce and spinach.
- 3
Slice the Cucumber
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Add to the salad bowl.
- 4
Chop the Red Onion
Finely chop the red onion and add to the salad mixture.
Adding Toppings
- 5
Add Feta Cheese
Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the salad.
- 6
Add Black Olives
Slice the black olives and scatter them on top of the salad.
- 7
Prepare the Avocado
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and slice it. Add the slices to the salad.
- 8
Roast Chickpeas
If using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse them. Roast them in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-30 minutes until crispy, then add to the salad.
Making the Dressing
- 9
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Final Assembly
- 10
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- 11
Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with extra feta and chickpeas if desired.
