Salad Greens with Tangy Lemon Dressing

Brighten up your table with this refreshing and vibrant Salad Greens with Tangy Lemon Dressing! A mix of crisp arugula, spinach, and lettuce is paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, and a pop of red onion for a medley of fresh flavors and textures. The star of the dish is the zingy homemade dressing, a perfect balance of zesty lemon juice, smooth olive oil, a touch of honey, and a hint of Dijon mustard with a garlic kick. Ready in just 15 minutes and ideal for four servings, this quick and healthy salad is perfect as a side dish or a light, satisfying meal. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a delightful, crowd-pleasing recipe that you'll keep coming back to.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, lettuce, etc.)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
• 0.25 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion to the salad greens.

Step 3

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the tangy lemon dressing.

Step 4

Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or honey to suit your preference.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring that all the greens are evenly coated.

Step 6

Serve immediately as a side dish or light meal. Enjoy your refreshing salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(711.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	550.7

Total Fat 44.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 781.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 35.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.5g	0%
Total Sugars 18.3g
Protein 7.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 165.7mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 1403.1mg	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: 70.2%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 24.7%