Low Fat Mixed Greens Salad with Classic Vinaigrette

Elevate your healthy eating game with this vibrant Low Fat Mixed Greens Salad with Classic Vinaigrette—a perfect balance of fresh flavors and light dressing. Crisp mixed salad greens come alive with the addition of juicy cherry tomatoes, delicate cucumber slices, sweet carrot ribbons, and zesty red onion, creating a medley of color and texture in every bite. The classic vinaigrette, crafted with extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, is both tangy and subtly sweet, perfectly complementing the freshness of the vegetables. Ready in just 15 minutes, this low-fat, nutrient-packed salad makes an ideal side dish or a wholesome, stand-alone lunch that’s as delicious as it is guilt-free. Perfect for health-conscious eaters, this quick and easy recipe brings flavor and balance to your dining table!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 1 medium Carrot
• 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the mixed salad greens under cold water and spin them dry or pat dry with a towel.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber and slice it thinly.

Step 4

Peel and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 5

Peel the carrot and, using a vegetable peeler, shave it into ribbons.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.

Step 7

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and carrot ribbons.

Step 8

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the vegetables evenly.

Step 9

Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for a short time if serving later.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(832.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	427.2

Total Fat 29.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1470.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 36.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.1g	0%
Total Sugars 20.0g
Protein 8.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 196.2mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 1687.1mg	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: 59.6%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 33.0%