Vegan Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant Vegan Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette! Packed with fresh, crisp ingredients like mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and creamy avocado, this salad is a nutrient-rich powerhouse. Made even more irresistible with a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette sweetened with a touch of maple syrup, this dish is a perfect balance of tangy and savory. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this recipe is ideal for a quick, healthy lunch, a side dish for dinner, or even a light entrée. Perfect for vegans or anyone seeking a wholesome, refreshing salad, it’s a must-try addition to your recipe rotation!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 1 large Lemon
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and pat dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Add the tomatoes to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber if desired, then cut it into thin slices. Add to the bowl.

Step 4

Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper, then slice it into thin strips and add to the salad.

Step 5

Peel the red onion and cut it into thin rings. Add the onion rings to the salad bowl.

Step 6

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Cube the avocado and add to the salad.

Step 7

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 8

To make the vinaigrette, juice the lemon into a small bowl, discarding any seeds.

Step 9

Add olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to the lemon juice. Whisk together until fully combined.

Step 10

Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss to combine all ingredients evenly.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Vegan Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1237.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1103.3

Total Fat 88.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1475.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 76.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.9g	0%
Total Sugars 35.3g
Protein 15.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 278.9mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 3155.1mg	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: 68.5%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 26.3%