Salad

Best Summer Salad

Best Summer Salad

The stars of this salad are the in-season Heirloom tomatoes and ripe strawberries. A light and healthy summer salad with a delightful combination eaten as a full meal or a side salad. A feast for the eyes and mouth!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 5 servings
Calories 196 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Heirloom tomatoes ( or 4 to 5 red and ripe tomatoes of your choice)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup sliced strawberry
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 5 cups spinach
  • 3 cups arugula (or mixed greens)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 cup feta cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup Medjool dates, cubed
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp sumac
  • 2 tsp dried mint
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

Dressing

  • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients until smooth. Salt to taste since the feta cheese is salty as well. Set aside.

Prepare the salad

  • Place the green mix on a plate, top with the sliced heirloom tomatoes and strawberries. Add the rest of the ingredients.
  • Drizzle with the prepared salad dressing and serve.

Notes

I used 2 Heirloom tomatoes since they are large in size. 
Choose red and ripe tomatoes for best flavor. 
Keyword heirloom tomatoes, in season salad, strawberry salad, summer salade