5 a Day Salad
Get your daily dose of vibrant nutrition with this refreshing and colorful "5 a Day Salad." Packed with a medley of fresh vegetables and fruits like mixed greens, crunchy bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, creamy avocado, and bursts of sweet blueberries, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Tossed in a light and zesty homemade vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of honey, it perfectly balances flavors for a wholesome side dish or light main course. Ready in just 15 minutes and bursting with vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber, this salad is a deliciously simple way to hit your 5-a-day goal. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a show-stopping addition to your meal prep routine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, kale)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 whole red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 0.5 cup blueberries
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the salad greens. Place them in a large mixing bowl as the base of your salad.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and shred the carrot if not pre-shredded. Add all to the bowl with the greens.
Add the blueberries for a touch of sweetness and dice the avocado, carefully folding it in to avoid mashing.
In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake well to create a simple vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss everything until evenly coated.
Serve immediately as a side dish or main course. Enjoy your fresh and colorful 5 a Day Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
729 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.3 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 749 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.9 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.3 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.7 g | ||
| Protein | 11.8 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 2378 mg | 51% | |
*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.
