Description
Checkerboard Salad is a vibrant and visually appealing dish that combines a variety of fresh vegetables arranged in a checkerboard pattern, making it not only delicious but also a feast for the eyes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and yellow), diced
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 cup radishes, sliced
- 1 cup lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all the vegetables by washing and cutting them as specified.
- In a large serving dish, arrange the vegetables in a checkerboard pattern, alternating colors for visual appeal.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the colorful delight!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or seasonal availability.
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just add the dressing right before serving to keep the vegetables fresh.
- For a vegan option, omit the feta cheese or substitute with a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Checkerboard Salad, colorful salad, fresh vegetables, healthy recipe