Fresh Salad Greens
Elevate your mealtime with this crisp and vibrant Fresh Salad Greens recipe—an effortless medley of nutrient-packed mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and shredded carrots, all brought to life with a zesty homemade lemon Dijon vinaigrette. Ready in just 15 minutes, this healthy and refreshing salad is perfect as a light appetizer or a colorful side dish to complement your main course. With its combination of bright, fresh ingredients and a tangy-sweet dressing made of olive oil, honey, and mustard, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between wholesome and delicious. Ideal for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings, this quick-to-make salad will energize your table and your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (baby spinach, arugula, kale, etc.)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly, then place them into a large salad bowl.
Add the cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, shredded carrots, and sliced red onions to the bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat all the vegetables evenly.
Serve immediately as a fresh and flavorful appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
588 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.4 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 846 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.8 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1582 mg | 34% | |
*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.
