Heart-Healthy Crisp Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Elevate your meals with this Heart-Healthy Crisp Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette—a vibrant medley of fresh romaine lettuce, baby spinach, and kale paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and tangy red onion. Topped with crunchy walnuts and tossed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette made from extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, this salad is as nutritious as it is flavorful. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's a perfect choice for a light and wholesome appetizer or a refreshing side dish. Packed with antioxidants, heart-healthy fats, and a bright burst of citrus, this recipe is your go-to for a guilt-free and satisfying addition to any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Baby spinach
• 1 cup Kale
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 whole Avocado
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 0.25 cup Walnuts
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce, baby spinach, and kale. Tear or chop them into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel and slice the cucumber thinly. Dice the avocado, and thinly slice the red onion. Add all the ingredients to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Coarsely chop the walnuts and add them to the salad for a crunchy texture.

Step 4

For the lemon vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well incorporated.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving to keep the greens crisp. Toss gently to combine all ingredients and ensure an even coating of the vinaigrette.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a starter or a refreshing side to your favorite meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(817.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	948.5

Total Fat 85.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1400.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.2g	0%
Total Sugars 18.0g
Protein 14.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 261.8mg	0%
Iron 6.0mg	0%
Potassium 1841.9mg	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: 75.7%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 18.8%