Spicy Marinated Mixed Greens

Infuse your next salad experience with bold, zesty flavor by trying this Spicy Marinated Mixed Greens recipe! A vibrant blend of baby spinach, arugula, kale, and chard is elevated by a tangy, homemade dressing made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and a fiery kick from red pepper flakes and minced garlic. Accented with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp red onion, and fresh cilantro, this dish strikes the perfect balance of spice, sweetness, and tanginess. Best of all, it’s ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required—making it an effortless, nutrient-packed side dish or a light, satisfying main course. Perfect for those seeking fresh, flavorful salads with a spicy twist, this recipe promises to bring excitement to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 cups Mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, kale, and chard)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoons Cumin powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 3

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary to balance the spiciness, sweetness, and tanginess.

Step 4

Drizzle the dressing over the mixed greens in the salad bowl, tossing gently to ensure the greens are evenly coated.

Step 5

Add the halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro to the salad bowl.

Step 6

Toss the salad gently again to combine the additional ingredients with the dressed greens.

Step 7

Let the salad marinate at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a side dish or as a light, spicy main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(548.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	559.9

Total Fat 45.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1444.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 33.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.4g	0%
Total Sugars 14.3g
Protein 8.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 329.0mg	0%
Iron 8.9mg	0%
Potassium 1387.5mg	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: 70.8%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 23.3%