Desert Island Green Salad
Fresh, crisp, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Desert Island Green Salad is the ultimate healthy side or stand-alone meal when you're craving something light yet satisfying. Featuring a medley of mixed greens, creamy avocado, crunchy celery, and tart slices of green apple, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between textures and tastes. A sprinkle of pumpkin seeds adds an irresistible nutty crunch, while a zesty homemade dressing made with fresh lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for meal preps or casual gatherings, this salad proves that simple ingredients can deliver big on flavor. Serve it chilled for a refreshing bite and indulge in a dish that celebrates green goodness at its finest!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, and romaine)
- 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 large Avocado, diced
- 1 medium Green apple, thinly sliced
- 2 stalks Celery, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 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.
Add the thinly sliced cucumber, diced avocado, thinly sliced green apple, and celery to the bowl with the greens.
Sprinkle the pumpkin seeds evenly over the top of the salad.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss all the ingredients using salad tongs or clean hands to ensure even coating.
Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1096 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.7 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 850 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.0 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.7 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.6 g | ||
| Protein | 21.3 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2619 mg | 56% | |
*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.
