Whole30 Mixed Greens Salad with Classic Vinaigrette

Fresh, vibrant, and completely Whole30-approved, this Mixed Greens Salad with Classic Vinaigrette is the perfect blend of crisp vegetables and tangy flavor. Featuring a medley of nutrient-packed mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and creamy avocado, this salad is as satisfying as it is wholesome. The homemade vinaigrette, made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic, ties everything together with a zesty, perfectly balanced finish. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this nutritious dish is ideal for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or as a stunning side dish. Bursting with color and flavor, it’s a go-to recipe for anyone seeking a refreshing, clean-eating meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 5 cups mixed greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, romaine)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium cucumber, sliced
• 0.25 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 large carrot, grated
• 1 medium avocado, diced
• 0.5 cup olive oil
• 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, red bell pepper, grated carrot, and diced avocado.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.

Step 3

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.

Step 4

Toss the salad gently to ensure the dressing is evenly distributed over all the ingredients.

Step 5

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1180.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1492.2

Total Fat 138.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1677.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.6g	0%
Total Sugars 20.0g
Protein 12.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 258.4mg	0%
Iron 6.6mg	0%
Potassium 2696.8mg	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: 82.0%

Protein: 3.2%

Carbs: 14.8%