Mixed Greens Salad with Classic Vinaigrette
Elevate your mealtime with this light and refreshing Mixed Greens Salad with Classic Vinaigrette. Bursting with vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients, this salad combines a medley of crisp salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, tangy red onion, and creamy crumbled feta cheese. The star of the dish is the homemade vinaigrette—a zesty blend of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and fresh garlic—that perfectly balances savory and sweet notes. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is a versatile side dish or a stand-alone meal for a fresh, healthy option. Perfect for weeknight dinners, entertaining, or meal prep, this salad is your go-to for a wholesome, flavorful addition to any table.
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Ingredients
- 8 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens. 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, then slice it thinly. Add the slices to the bowl.
Step 4
Cut the red onion into thin slices and add it to the salad mixture.
Step 5
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad ingredients.
Step 6
To make the vinaigrette, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
Step 7
Whisk or shake the vinaigrette ingredients vigorously until well combined and emulsified.
Step 8
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad right before serving.
Step 9
Toss the salad gently to ensure even dressing distribution. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1152.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1364.9 |
| Total Fat 130.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 26.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g | |
| Cholesterol 66.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2294.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 43.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 21.7g | |
| Protein 20.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 12IU | 0% |
| Calcium 587.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1910.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories