Vegan Classic French Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Vegan Classic French Salad, a plant-based twist on a timeless favorite. Bursting with crisp mixed salad greens, crunchy radishes, juicy cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced cucumber, this recipe delivers layers of texture and flavor. A scattering of capers, fresh parsley, and chives brings an herbaceous and tangy flair, while a zesty homemade vinaigrette—featuring extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and a hint of maple syrup—ties everything together in perfect harmony. With just 20 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this salad is the ideal addition to your repertoire for a quick and healthy starter or side dish. Perfect for vegan diets and anyone seeking a wholesome, French-inspired culinary experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 6 pieces radishes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 small red onion
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Thinly slice the radishes and add them to the bowl with the salad greens.

Step 3

Cut the cucumber into thin rounds and add it to the salad mixture.

Step 4

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 5

Slice the red onion into thin rings and scatter them over the salad.

Step 6

Add the capers to the salad for an extra burst of flavor.

Step 7

Finely chop the fresh parsley and chives, then sprinkle them over the top of the salad.

Step 8

In a small mixing bowl, combine extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the dressing is well emulsified.

Step 9

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad components and toss everything together gently until well coated.

Step 10

Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing starter or a light side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(727.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	527.1

Total Fat 44.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2368.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 34.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g	0%
Total Sugars 19.8g
Protein 6.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 155.9mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 1349.5mg	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: 70.9%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 24.3%