Paleo Crisp Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Fresh, vibrant, and utterly nourishing, this Paleo Crisp Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is the perfect harmony of crunchy textures and zesty flavors. Featuring a medley of romaine lettuce, baby spinach, cucumber, green bell pepper, creamy avocado, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this salad brings a garden-fresh feel to your plate in just 15 minutes. The star of the recipe, a tangy lemon vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic, elevates the dish with its bold, citrusy notes. Packed with wholesome, paleo-friendly ingredients, this salad is ideal as a light lunch or a refreshing side paired with your favorite protein. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and bursting with nutrients, it's a quick and delicious way to eat clean while savoring every crisp, flavorful bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Baby spinach
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 1 medium Avocado
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and baby spinach thoroughly. Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and set aside with the baby spinach in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Core the green bell pepper and chop it into small cubes. Add these to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh. Carefully scoop the diced avocado onto the salad.

Step 4

Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 5

To prepare the lemon vinaigrette, mince the garlic clove finely and add it to a small mixing bowl.

Step 6

Add the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the garlic.

Step 7

Whisk the mixture vigorously until all ingredients are well combined and the vinaigrette is emulsified.

Step 8

Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to ensure all the ingredients are coated evenly.

Step 9

Serve the salad immediately for best freshness and texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1320.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	928.1

Total Fat 80.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1547.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.5g	0%
Total Sugars 14.7g
Protein 16.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 393.1mg	0%
Iron 10.8mg	0%
Potassium 2808.4mg	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: 72.1%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 21.3%