Dairy-Free Nutty Greens Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
Brighten up your table with this Dairy-Free Nutty Greens Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette—a refreshing combination of crisp mixed baby greens, crunchy almonds, walnuts, and sunflower seeds, all perfectly balanced by the sweet tang of cherry tomatoes and fresh cucumber slices. The real star, though, is the homemade maple balsamic vinaigrette, blending extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, a touch of maple syrup, and a hint of Dijon mustard for a flavor-packed, dairy-free dressing. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this salad is perfect as a light main dish or a wholesome side. Bursting with texture, flavor, and plant-based goodness, it’s a go-to choice for healthy, vibrant eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups Mixed baby greens
- 0.5 cup Almonds, sliced
- 0.5 cup Walnuts, chopped
- 0.25 cup Sunflower seeds
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large Cucumber, sliced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed baby greens, sliced almonds, chopped walnuts, and sunflower seeds.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl with the greens.
In a medium-sized bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
Pour the maple balsamic vinaigrette over the salad, tossing gently to ensure the greens are well coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, crisp flavors. The salad can be enjoyed as a light main course or as a side dish complementing any meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1690 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 145.4 g | 186% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1424 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.4 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.7 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.0 g | ||
| Protein | 40.7 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 532 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 3075 mg | 65% | |
*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.
