Danforth Salad

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Healthy and refreshing Danforth Salad recipe perfect for hot summer days

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

185

Sugar

12g

Fat

11g

The Danforth Salad is a refreshing and healthy salad that is perfect for hot summer days. This salad is made with fresh, Ontario-grown fruits and vegetables, including English cucumber, watermelon, and strawberries. Tossed with feta cheese, mint, basil, and walnuts, this salad is bursting with flavor and nutrition. The watermelon adds a touch of sweetness to the dish, while the feta cheese provides some savory flavor. This salad is a great way to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet and is easy to make and customize to your liking.

Instructions

1.	Cut the English cucumber in half and slice it into thin pieces.
2.	Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes.
3.	Hull the strawberries and slice them in half.
4.	Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces.
5.	Chiffonade the mint leaves and basil leaves.
6.	In a large serving bowl, combine the cucumber, watermelon, strawberries, and feta cheese.
7.	Sprinkle the chopped mint and basil over the salad.
8.	Squeeze the juice of one lime over the salad and toss to combine.
9.	Roughly chop the walnuts and sprinkle them over the salad before serving.

PROS

The Danforth Salad is loaded with fresh, healthy ingredients.

It is low in calories and high in fiber.

It is perfect for hot summer days and makes a great side dish for grilled meats or fish.

CONS

The watermelon in this recipe can make the salad a bit watery.

The feta cheese and walnuts in this recipe may be high in fat for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
The cucumber is hydrating and helps support healthy digestion.
The strawberries are high in vitamin C and fiber, which helps support heart health.
The walnuts are high in healthy fats and may help reduce inflammation in the body.

	1 English cucumber , peeled
	1/4 watermelon
	1 pint of ripe ontario strawberry
	1/2 cup feta
	1/2 cup mint
	1 lime
	10 basil leaves
	walnuts