Classic Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Elevate your mealtime with this Classic Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette—a refreshing and nutrient-packed dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious! This effortless recipe combines crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, and tangy red onion, all topped with optional creamy feta cheese for added richness. The real star of the show is the homemade balsamic vinaigrette, a perfect blend of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and freshly minced garlic, offering a harmonious balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad makes an ideal side dish or a light main course when paired with your favorite protein. Perfect for summer gatherings, weeknight dinners, or a quick, healthy lunch, this vibrant salad is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (optional)
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 6 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes, slice them in half, and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it thinly into rounds, and add the slices to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and sprinkle it over the vegetables in the bowl.
If using feta cheese, crumble it and add it on top of the salad.
To make the balsamic vinaigrette, mince the garlic finely and place it in a small bowl or jar.
Add the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to the bowl or jar with the garlic.
Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together briskly until well combined, or shake the lid-sealed jar until emulsified.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasonings as needed.
Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the mixed salad components and toss gently to coat.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, tangy mixed green salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1257 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.8 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.1 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2176 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.1 g | ||
| Protein | 23.8 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 762 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1425 mg | 30% | |
*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.
