Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Bright, fresh, and loaded with flavor, this Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is the perfect healthy side dish or light main course. Featuring a medley of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, creamy avocado, and a hint of red onion, this salad delivers vibrant colors and textures in every bite. The homemade lemon vinaigrette, made with olive oil, zesty lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, ties everything together with a refreshing citrusy tang. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy salad recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or as a show-stopping addition to your next dinner party spread. Whether you're looking for a nutritious side or a satisfying vegetarian dish, this salad is a must-try!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Avocado
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 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
Peel the cucumber, slice it thinly, and add to the bowl.
Step 4
Thinly slice the red onion and add a quarter of it to the salad bowl.
Step 5
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and slice it. Add the avocado slices to the salad bowl.
Step 6
In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper.
Step 7
Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well combined and emulsified.
Step 8
Drizzle the dressing over the mixed salad greens and toss gently to ensure everything is coated evenly.
Step 9
Serve immediately as a side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (843.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 889.1 |
| Total Fat 80.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1414.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 42.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.0g | |
| Protein 9.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 162.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2044.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories