Paleo Classic French Salad

Elevate your salad game with this Paleo Classic French Salad, a vibrant and nutritious dish brimming with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Perfect for health-conscious foodies, this paleo-friendly recipe features crisp mixed salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy walnuts, and perfectly tender hard-boiled eggs for a balance of textures. A zesty homemade dressing, crafted from olive oil, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and freshly crushed garlic, adds the perfect tangy kick without compromising on wholesome ingredients. This quick and easy salad is ready in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for light lunches, dinner side dishes, or meal prep. Packed with nutrients and naturally gluten-free, this Paleo Classic French Salad is sure to impress with every refreshing bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 cucumber
• 0.5 red onion
• 0.5 cup walnuts
• 2 hard-boiled eggs
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by washing and drying the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds and add to the salad.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and scatter the slices over the salad.

Step 5

Roughly chop the walnuts and sprinkle them over the salad for a crunchy texture.

Step 6

Peel and quarter the hard-boiled eggs, then arrange them on top of the salad.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice until well combined.

Step 8

Crush or finely mince the garlic clove and add it to the dressing mixture.

Step 9

Season the dressing with salt and black pepper, and whisk again to incorporate.

Step 10

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, and toss gently to ensure everything is well coated.

Step 11

Serve the Paleo Classic French Salad immediately and enjoy its fresh and vibrant flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(801.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1190.5

Total Fat 109.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 35.6g
Cholesterol 411mg	0%
Sodium 1735.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 34.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.9g	0%
Total Sugars 13.3g
Protein 27.3g	0%

Vitamin D 100IU	0%
Calcium 233.0mg	0%
Iron 6.4mg	0%
Potassium 1530.5mg	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: 79.9%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 11.2%