Low Carb Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Brighten up your meal with this refreshing and nutritious Low Carb Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette! Bursting with vibrant colors and crisp textures, this salad combines wholesome mixed greens, crunchy cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and zesty red onion—all tossed in a tangy, homemade lemon vinaigrette. The dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of minced garlic, adds a perfectly balanced flavor to every bite. Finished with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fragrant parsley, this quick-to-make salad is low in carbs but high in taste and perfect for a light lunch, side dish, or a healthy appetizer. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a must-try for anyone looking to embrace fresh, wholesome eating!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 1 large avocado
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove fresh garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the salad ingredients. Wash and dry 4 cups of mixed salad greens and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel and thinly slice 1 medium cucumber and add it to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Slice 1 cup of cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice half of a medium red onion and add to the bowl.

Step 5

Cut 1 large avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into the bowl, slicing it as desired.

Step 6

To make the lemon vinaigrette, start by mincing 1 clove of fresh garlic and place it in a small bowl.

Step 7

Add 0.25 cup of extra virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the garlic.

Step 8

Add 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper to the vinaigrette mixture.

Step 9

Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together until well combined.

Step 10

Finely chop 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley and add it to the vinaigrette, stirring to combine.

Step 11

Drizzle the prepared lemon vinaigrette over the mixed green salad.

Step 12

Gently toss the salad to coat the ingredients evenly with the vinaigrette.

Step 13

Sprinkle 0.25 cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the salad for added flavor.

Step 14

Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious low-carb mixed green salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(898.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1015.7

Total Fat 93.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g
Cholesterol 20mg	0%
Sodium 1731.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.6g	0%
Total Sugars 13.8g
Protein 18.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 384.5mg	0%
Iron 4.2mg	0%
Potassium 2227.1mg	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: 77.0%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 16.4%