Fresh Herb Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Fresh Herb Salad, a perfect fusion of garden-fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients. Bursting with aromatic herbs like parsley, cilantro, dill, basil, and mint, combined with crisp baby arugula, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, creamy avocado, and a hint of sharp red onion, this salad is as colorful as it is delicious. A zesty lemon vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil ties everything together, creating a nutrient-packed, gluten-free dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Ideal for a light lunch, side dish, or as part of a plant-forward meal, this herb salad is the perfect way to embrace the season’s freshest produce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Mixed Fresh Herbs (parsley, cilantro, dill, basil, mint)
- 1 cup Baby Arugula
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.25 small Red Onion
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the fresh herbs thoroughly. Remove any tough stems and roughly chop them.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed fresh herbs and baby arugula.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the salad bowl.
Peel and slice the cucumber thinly, ideally in half-moon shapes, and add it to the bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Slice the avocado into thin slices and gently mix it into the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and add to the salad. If preferred, soak the onion slices in cold water for a few minutes to reduce pungency, then drain before adding.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1085 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.7 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1636 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.1 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 62.3 g | 222% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | ||
| Protein | 37.8 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3877 mg | 298% | |
| Iron | 85.3 mg | 474% | |
| Potassium | 12144 mg | 258% | |
*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.
