Paleo Mixed Greens Salad with Classic Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Paleo Mixed Greens Salad with Classic Vinaigrette! Bursting with a medley of fresh spinach, arugula, and kale, this wholesome dish is complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and a pop of zing from thinly sliced red onion. Toasted almond slices add a delightful crunch, while a simple yet flavorful vinaigrette made with extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, and a hint of honey ties everything together beautifully. Perfect for a light lunch, crowd-pleasing side dish, or healthy dinner option, this easy-to-make salad is both Paleo-compliant and absolutely satisfying. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s your go-to recipe for effortless clean eating!
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Ingredients
- 8 cups Mixed greens (spinach, arugula, and kale)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 Cucumber, sliced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 Avocado, diced
- 0.5 cup Almonds, sliced and toasted
- 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Begin by washing and drying the mixed greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, diced avocado, and toasted almond slices to the mixed greens.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey, salt, and black pepper until fully combined. This will be your classic vinaigrette.
Step 4
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or honey to balance the flavors.
Step 5
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss everything gently to combine, ensuring the dressing coats all ingredients evenly.
Step 6
Serve the salad immediately, enjoying the vibrant flavors and textures of this Paleo-friendly dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (860.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1784.6 |
| Total Fat 172.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.9g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1401.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 55.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.1g | |
| Protein 23.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 483.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2488.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories