Dairy-Free Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Brighten up your table with this refreshing and wholesome Dairy-Free Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette! Perfect for vegans, those avoiding dairy, or anyone seeking a light yet flavorful dish, this vibrant recipe blends crisp mixed greens like romaine, spinach, and arugula with juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, and creamy avocado for a variety of textures. The addition of crunchy walnuts adds a delightful nuttiness, while the tangy handcrafted lemon vinaigrette—featuring Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and fresh lemon juice—brings a balanced, zesty finish to every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is a crowd-pleaser that works beautifully as a refreshing starter or a nutritious side to pair with your favorite main course. Perfect for clean eating, this dairy-free delight will be your new go-to salad recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (such as romaine, arugula, and spinach)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 Avocado, diced
- 0.5 cup Walnuts, chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion slices, diced avocado, and chopped walnuts.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper to create the lemon vinaigrette.
3. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss until all the ingredients are lightly coated in the dressing.
4. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.
5. Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing starter or as a side dish to complement your main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1305 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.5 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1378 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 19.6 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 241 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 2163 mg | 46% | |
*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.
