Low Sodium Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Brighten up your mealtime with this Low Sodium Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette, a refreshing and heart-healthy option that’s bursting with fresh, wholesome ingredients. This salad combines crisp mixed greens, sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, red onion, and creamy avocado for a delightful balance of textures and flavors. Tossed in a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette sweetened with a touch of honey and seasoned with Dijon mustard and freshly ground black pepper, this dressing is both light and tangy without relying on added salt. Perfect as a quick 15-minute recipe, this vibrant salad makes an excellent low-sodium starter or a nutritious side dish for your favorite meals. Whether you're looking for a healthier lunch option or a flavorful way to add more veggies to your diet, this crowd-pleasing salad will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied.
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Ingredients
- 8 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 1 large avocado
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon dijon mustard
Directions
Step 1
Rinse and dry the mixed greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
Step 3
Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, and slice it into half-moons. Add to the salad bowl.
Step 4
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Step 5
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Slice the avocado and add it to the bowl.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, freshly ground black pepper, and dijon mustard until well combined.
Step 7
Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Step 8
Gently toss the salad until the mixed greens, vegetables, and avocado are evenly coated with the dressing.
Step 9
Serve immediately as a refreshing starter or a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (970.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 951.6 |
| Total Fat 85.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 210.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 49.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.4g | |
| Protein 11.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 196.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2494.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories