Nut-Free Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Refresh your palate with this vibrant Nut-Free Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette, a perfect harmony of crisp textures and zesty flavors! Featuring a colorful blend of arugula, spinach, and romaine, paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, creamy avocado, and a touch of red onion for a flavorful kick, this salad is both nourishing and satisfying. The star of the dish is the homemade lemon vinaigrette—a delightful blend of freshly squeezed lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard—that ties everything together with a bright and tangy finish. Ready in just 15 minutes and free of nuts, this easy-to-make salad is an excellent choice for those with allergies or simply anyone looking for a wholesome, gluten-free side dish or light lunch idea. Perfect for pairing with grilled proteins or enjoying on its own, this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed salad greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, sliced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 medium Avocado, diced
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.

Step 2

Peel, pit, and dice the avocado. Add the diced avocado to the salad bowl.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.

Step 4

Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients.

Step 5

Serve immediately and enjoy your nut-free mixed green salad with a fresh lemon vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(948.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	945.9

Total Fat 83.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1383.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.6g	0%
Total Sugars 18.6g
Protein 11.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 240.1mg	0%
Iron 5.7mg	0%
Potassium 2265.3mg	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: 75.0%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 20.5%