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Simple Summer Salad with Feta Recipe

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This Simple Summer Salad With Feta is a fresh and vibrant dish perfect for warm-weather meals. Featuring crunchy lettuce, peppery arugula, crisp radishes, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing and layered over a luscious yogurt, honey, and feta blend. It’s a light, refreshing salad that balances bright citrus, creamy textures, and savory feta, making it ideal as a side or a light main course.

Ingredients

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Dressing

  • 1 large lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Flaky salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Salad

  • 1 1/4 to 1/2 pounds crunchy lettuce (Little Gem, red or green leaf, or romaine), gently torn or chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 5 ounces baby arugula
  • 4 medium radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 1 ripe avocado, cubed

Yogurt and Feta Base

  • 1/2 cup thick, full-fat yogurt (preferably Greek or Icelandic)
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves and tender stems

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dressing and Salad: In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and olive oil until smooth. Season lightly with flaky salt and a few grinds of freshly cracked black pepper. Gently toss in the lettuce, baby arugula, sliced radishes, and cubed avocado. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  2. Make the Yogurt and Feta Base: On the bottom of a large salad bowl or a shallow platter, combine the thick yogurt, honey, crumbled feta, and half of the chopped parsley. Season this mixture lightly with salt and pepper, then spread it out evenly across the base.
  3. Assemble the Salad: Pile the dressed salad mixture on top of the yogurt and feta base. Garnish the salad with the remaining parsley and finish with a few grinds of black pepper for a fresh touch.
  4. Serve: For each serving, scoop the salad deeply to include some of the flavorful feta and yogurt blend from the bottom, ensuring every bite has a creamy and tangy contrast.

Notes

  • Use full-fat yogurt for the richest texture and flavor; Greek or Icelandic-style yogurt works best.
  • Flaky salt adds a nice crunchy texture; if unavailable, kosher salt is a good substitute.
  • For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
  • Prepare the salad just before serving to keep avocado fresh and prevent the greens from wilting.
  • This salad pairs beautifully with grilled chicken or fish for a complete meal.

Keywords: summer salad, feta salad, avocado salad, Mediterranean salad, no-cook salad, fresh salad, yogurt salad dressing

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