Heart-Healthy Classic French Salad

Elevate your mealtime with this Heart-Healthy Classic French Salad—a vibrant, fresh dish that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. This recipe combines crisp mixed greens like romaine and arugula with the bold, juicy flavors of cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers. Nicoise olives and a sprinkle of fresh parsley add a Mediterranean touch, while red onion provides a subtle bite. Tossed in a light, homemade vinaigrette featuring olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, this salad bursts with flavor without compromising on heart health. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a standalone light meal, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and delivers a satisfying crunch in every bite. Fresh, easy, and packed with wholesome ingredients, it’s a must-try for anyone craving simple yet sophisticated French-inspired cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 5 cups Mixed salad greens (such as romaine and arugula)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Bell pepper, any color
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Nicoise olives

Directions

Step 1

Wash the salad greens thoroughly and dry them using a salad spinner or clean kitchen towel. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel and thinly slice the cucumber, and slice the bell pepper into thin strips. Add both to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion, and roughly chop the fresh parsley. Add them to the bowl along with the Nicoise olives.

Step 5

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.

Step 6

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad. Toss everything together gently to combine all the ingredients and evenly coat with the dressing.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a fresh and heart-healthy side dish or light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(808.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	526.0

Total Fat 38.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1821.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 43.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g	0%
Total Sugars 21.6g
Protein 8.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 185.0mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 1564.6mg	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: 62.7%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 31.5%