Dairy-Free Salada Mista
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant, Dairy-Free Salada Mista—a refreshing Portuguese-inspired mixed salad that’s as wholesome as it is delicious! Packed with crisp salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and colorful red bell pepper, this recipe bursts with fresh flavors and a rainbow of textures. Creamy avocado adds a luscious touch, while thinly sliced red onion and a bright lemon-Dijon vinaigrette bring a perfect balance of tang and zest. Naturally dairy-free and refined-sugar-free, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and ideal for a healthy lunch, light dinner, or as a crowd-pleasing side dish for any occasion. Topped with fresh parsley for an herby finish, this salada mista is a nutritious delight that celebrates clean eating in the most flavorful way!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium-sized cucumber
- 1 medium-sized red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium-sized red onion
- 1 large avocado
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add to the bowl.
Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips, discarding the seeds and stem, and add to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and sprinkle over the salad.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Cut it into cubes and add to the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey or maple syrup until well combined.
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle over the top as a garnish.
Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
884 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.0 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.1 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1396 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.6 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.9 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.4 g | ||
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 166 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2455 mg | 52% | |
*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.
