Description
A refreshing and customizable green salad made with fresh leafy greens, vibrant vegetables, and a light vinaigrette. Perfect as a starter, side dish, or healthy main meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (romaine, spinach, arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup red onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the greens thoroughly.
- Prepare the vegetables by chopping or slicing as needed.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- Combine greens and vegetables in a large bowl.
- Toss with the dressing just before serving to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Feel free to add protein like grilled chicken or chickpeas for a heartier meal.
- Store greens and dressing separately if prepping in advance to keep the salad crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: No-cook / Tossing
- Cuisine: French, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Salades Vertes, Green Salad Recipe, Healthy Salads