Description
Bright, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, the Zesty Divorce Salad with Crunchy Vegetables and Creamy Dressing is the ultimate addition to any meal. This delightful salad combines a colorful array of fresh greens and crunchy vegetables, all coated in a rich and tangy yogurt-mayo dressing. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a healthy dinner at home, this dish dazzles not only with its taste but also with its eye-catching presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (romaine, arugula, spinach)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A few dashes of hot sauce (optional for an extra kick)
Instructions
- Rinse mixed greens and pat dry; place in a large bowl.
- Halve cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
- Dice cucumber and bell pepper; add along with shredded carrots.
- Slice red onion thinly; soak in water if milder flavor is desired before adding.
- Add corn kernels (drained if using canned).
- Gently fold in diced avocado.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top; add parsley if desired.
- For the dressing, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, vinegar, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg