Heart-Healthy Mixed Greens Salad with Classic Vinaigrette

Elevate your mealtime with this Heart-Healthy Mixed Greens Salad with Classic Vinaigrette, a vibrant and nutritious dish perfect for any occasion. Packed with a medley of crisp arugula, spinach, and romaine, this salad gets a refreshing boost from juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, and tangy red onion. Toasted walnuts add a satisfying crunch, while creamy avocado provides heart-healthy fats. The homemade vinaigrette—made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and garlic—ties everything together with a balance of tangy and sweet flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colorful salad is not only quick and easy to prepare but also bursting with wholesome ingredients and rich textures, making it an ideal choice for anyone seeking to enjoy a nutrient-packed, flavorful meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed salad greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 cup Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Walnuts, toasted and chopped
• 1 Avocado, diced
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the salad ingredients. Rinse and dry the mixed greens thoroughly, then place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion to the mixed greens.

Step 3

Sprinkle the toasted and chopped walnuts over the salad.

Step 4

Add the diced avocado to the salad just before serving to prevent it from browning.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.

Step 6

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients and ensure even coating of the dressing.

Step 7

Serve immediately, dividing the salad into individual portions, and enjoy a fresh, heart-healthy meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(698.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	936.3

Total Fat 85.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1358.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.3g	0%
Total Sugars 16.1g
Protein 13.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 188.4mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 1899.3mg	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: 76.9%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 17.7%