Leaf Salad

Fresh, crisp, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Leaf Salad is the perfect choice for a light, wholesome meal or a refreshing side dish. Featuring a medley of mixed salad greens like spinach, arugula, romaine, and kale, it’s complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, and a touch of sharpness from red onion. The homemade balsamic vinaigrette, made with olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and just the right balance of salt and pepper, ties everything together with a tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is a go-to recipe for healthy eating. Serve it alongside your favorite main course or savor it solo for a quick, nutritious bite. Keywords: fresh leaf salad, mixed greens salad, healthy salad recipe, balsamic vinaigrette salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, romaine, and kale)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 large Red onion
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and add the slices to the salad bowl.

Step 5

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

Step 7

Toss the salad gently to combine the ingredients and evenly coat them with the dressing.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a side dish or enjoy as a light, healthy meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(571.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	539.3

Total Fat 44.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 763.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 32.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.9g	0%
Total Sugars 20.5g
Protein 5.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 155.9mg	0%
Iron 3.7mg	0%
Potassium 1128.0mg	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: 72.2%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 23.7%