Gluten-Free Nutty Greens Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette

Elevate your salad game with this Gluten-Free Nutty Greens Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette—a vibrant, nutrient-rich medley of fresh leafy greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet shredded carrots. The salad is topped with the irresistible crunch of roasted almonds and walnuts, while optional crumbled feta adds a tangy twist. Drizzled with a luscious homemade maple balsamic vinaigrette, this 15-minute recipe perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors, making it an ideal choice for a wholesome lunch or a light, refreshing dinner. Naturally gluten-free and packed with wholesome ingredients, this salad is both delicious and versatile—serve it as a stand-alone dish or pair it with your favorite main course for a complete meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 5 cups Mixed leafy greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, kale)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, sliced
• 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 medium Carrot, shredded
• 0.5 cup Roasted almonds, chopped
• 0.5 cup Walnuts, chopped
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

In a large salad bowl, combine mixed leafy greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and shredded carrot.

Step 2

Add the chopped roasted almonds and walnuts to the salad bowl.

Step 3

If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified to form the vinaigrette.

Step 5

Pour the maple balsamic vinaigrette over the salad.

Step 6

Toss the salad gently to ensure the dressing is evenly distributed.

Step 7

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to an hour before serving for a more refreshing taste.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1124.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1919.1

Total Fat 156.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 2787.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 98.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.5g	0%
Total Sugars 55.7g
Protein 48.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1090.0mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 2546.0mg	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: 70.6%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 19.7%