English Garden Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing English Garden Salad, a delightful medley of crisp baby spinach, romaine lettuce, and thinly sliced radishes, perfectly balanced with the juiciness of cherry tomatoes and the crunch of cucumbers. This classic British-inspired recipe captures the essence of a summer garden, with fresh parsley adding an herbaceous twist. The salad is brought to life with a light yet flavorful dressing made from olive oil, zesty lemon juice, a hint of Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for serving as a starter or side dish, this healthy, nutrient-packed salad is an effortless way to bring the freshness of the garden to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams baby spinach leaves
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 medium cucumber
- 5 small radishes
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 10 grams fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the spinach leaves and romaine lettuce. Tear the romaine leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl along with the spinach leaves.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds. If desired, peel it first for a softer texture. Add the sliced cucumber to the bowl.
Trim the ends of the radishes, then slice them thinly. Include them in the salad for a peppery crunch.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the mix for a burst of sweetness and color.
Slice the red onion thinly into half-moons. Soak the slices in cold water for 5 minutes if you prefer a milder flavor, then drain and add to the salad.
Coarsely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad for an herbal touch.
In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated.
Serve immediately as a refreshing starter or a side dish to accompany your main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
644 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.2 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1468 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.1 g | ||
| Protein | 15.7 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 417 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2806 mg | 60% | |
*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.
