Heart-Healthy Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic Glaze

Elevate your healthy eating routine with this vibrant Heart-Healthy Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic Glaze—an irresistible combination of fresh, nutrient-packed ingredients and a flavorful homemade glaze. Crisp mixed greens provide a wholesome base, topped with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, creamy avocado, and a tangy touch of red onion. Toasted walnuts and crumbled feta add a delightful texture and richness, while the balsamic glaze, made with a hint of honey, brings a perfectly balanced sweet-tart finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is perfect as a light lunch or a side dish to your favorite entree. Packed with heart-healthy fats and antioxidants, this dish is a delicious way to nourish your body while savoring gourmet flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, and romaine)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 1 medium Avocado
• 0.25 cup Walnuts
• 0.25 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.5 cup Balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Prepare the balsamic glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar and honey. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Lower the heat and let it reduce for about 8-10 minutes, or until the mixture thickens to a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 2

2. While the glaze is cooling, prepare the salad ingredients. Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the cucumber and red onion, and dice the red bell pepper. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and cube the flesh.

Step 3

3. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and avocado cubes.

Step 4

4. Toast the walnuts: In a small pan, over medium heat, toast the walnuts for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 5

5. Add the toasted walnuts and crumbled feta cheese to the salad bowl.

Step 6

6. Drizzle the olive oil over the salad, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.

Step 7

7. Before serving, drizzle the salad with the balsamic glaze for a finishing touch. Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1038.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1095.5

Total Fat 69.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.3g
Cholesterol 50mg	0%
Sodium 1319.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.7g	0%
Total Sugars 69.4g
Protein 23.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 522.8mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 2520.5mg	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: 55.2%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 36.5%