Healthy Salad

Brighten up your meal plans with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Healthy Salad recipe, the perfect blend of fresh, crisp veggies and satisfying flavors! Featuring a medley of mixed leafy greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, shredded carrot, creamy avocado, and protein-rich chickpeas, this salad is as wholesome as it is delicious. A tangy homemade dressing made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey or maple syrup ties it all together, while optional crumbles of feta cheese add a savory twist. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with vitamins, fiber, and healthy fats, this easy salad is perfect for a light lunch, dinner side, or a nutritious main course. Vegetarian, customizable, and bursting with flavor, it’s a go-to recipe for clean eating enthusiasts!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed leafy greens (spinach, kale, arugula, etc.)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.25 medium Red onion
• 1 cup Chickpeas (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Wash and dry the mixed leafy greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

2. Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

3. Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice it thinly. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 4

4. Peel the carrot and shred it using a box grater or julienne slicer. Add the shredded carrot to the bowl.

Step 5

5. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Dice into bite-sized pieces and gently add to the salad.

Step 6

6. Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.

Step 7

7. Add the cooked or canned chickpeas to the salad, along with the feta cheese if desired.

Step 8

8. To make the dressing, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar until emulsified.

Step 9

9. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients, ensuring the dressing coats the vegetables evenly.

Step 10

10. Serve the salad immediately as a main dish or side and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1129.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1402.8

Total Fat 91.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.4g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 2496.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 113.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.9g	0%
Total Sugars 30.5g
Protein 46.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 937.9mg	0%
Iron 11.9mg	0%
Potassium 2930.0mg	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: 56.2%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 31.1%