Cafe Green Salad by Melissa D Arabian

Fresh, vibrant, and packed with flavor, the Café Green Salad by Melissa d’Arabian is a perfect blend of crisp greens and Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. This quick and easy recipe combines a medley of tender arugula, spinach, and romaine, tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy red onion. Creamy crumbled feta and nutty toasted walnuts add richness and texture, while a zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile salad serves as a refreshing side dish or a light, wholesome meal when paired with your favorite protein. Whether you're looking for a healthy lunch or a crowd-pleasing dinner starter, this green salad delivers on both flavor and nutrition.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, and romaine)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Toasted walnuts, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the salad greens thoroughly and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped toasted walnuts to the bowl with the greens.

Step 3

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.

Step 4

Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together to coat evenly.

Step 5

Serve immediately as a side salad or as a light meal with your favorite protein added on top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(887.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1050.1

Total Fat 90.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 2627.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 43.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.9g	0%
Total Sugars 20.8g
Protein 29.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 781.3mg	0%
Iron 6.1mg	0%
Potassium 1747.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.6%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 15.7%