Classic Vinaigrette Salad
Brighten your table with this Classic Vinaigrette Salad, a simple yet flavorful dish that celebrates fresh, crisp vegetables paired with a homemade vinaigrette. This recipe features a medley of tender mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sharp red onion for a burst of color and texture. The star of the show is the vinaigrette—a perfectly balanced blend of extra virgin olive oil, tangy red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, seasoned to perfection with salt and black pepper. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this refreshing salad is perfect as a light starter, side dish, or even a quick lunch. Packed with wholesome, vibrant ingredients, it’s a go-to choice for any occasion where simplicity meets great taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the salad greens thoroughly and place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, then cut it into thin half-moons. Add to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad mixture.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey until well combined.
Season the vinaigrette with salt and black pepper, then whisk again to incorporate.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.
Toss the salad gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the vinaigrette.
Serve immediately as a refreshing starter or a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
633 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.2 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1404 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 150 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1340 mg | 29% | |
*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.
