Name: Sunset Salad (The Pacific Island Way)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pacific Island
Ingredients: 4 cups mixed greens (such as romaine, arugula, and spinach); 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 small yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 small orange bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/2 cup toasted sunflower seeds; For the vinaigrette:; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Salt and pepper to taste; Dress the salad close to serving time when possible.

Sunset salad is a colorful and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summertime barbecue or potluck. It is made with a variety of fresh vegetables and a homemade vinaigrette dressing. Here is a recipe for you to try:

Sunset Salad (The Pacific Island Way) is a fresh Pacific-style dish built around bright ingredients, simple prep, and the kind of light texture that works well as a side or warm-weather meal.

If you enjoy this kind of recipe, you may also want to try our nama salad or kokoda with shrimp.

Ingredients:

4 cups mixed greens (such as romaine, arugula, and spinach)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup toasted sunflower seeds

For the vinaigrette:

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, garlic, and Dijon mustard until well combined. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper to taste.
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers, feta cheese, and sunflower seeds.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat.
Serve the salad immediately, garnished with additional crumbled feta cheese and sunflower seeds if desired.

Enjoy your Sunset salad!