Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCaffe Gelato RestaurantMixed Greens Recipe

Mixed Greens Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onions, Marcona almonds, crumbled feta, balsamic vinaigrette.

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Dressing Ingredients

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mixed Greens

    In a large salad bowl, add 4 cups of mixed greens as the base for your salad.

  2. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl. Peel and dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Cut the bell pepper into thin strips or bite-sized pieces and add to the salad. Thinly slice the red onion and add to the salad.

  3. 3

    Add Nuts and Cheese

    Sprinkle 1 cup of Marcona almonds over the salad, followed by 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 4

    Mix the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, 6 tablespoons of olive oil, and 1 teaspoon of honey until well combined.

  2. 5

    Season the Dressing

    Add salt and black pepper to the dressing to taste, and whisk again until all ingredients are incorporated.

Serving the Salad

  1. 6

    Toss the Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Serve immediately as a fresh and colorful side dish or light main course.

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