Garden Vinaigrette Salad
Brighten up your table with this fresh and vibrant Garden Vinaigrette Salad, a quick and easy recipe bursting with natural flavors and wholesome ingredients. Crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper come together with finely julienned carrot, thinly sliced red onion, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a colorful medley of textures. The homemade vinaigrette, made with zesty red wine vinegar, smooth olive oil, Dijon mustard, a touch of honey, and fragrant garlic, perfectly complements the fresh produce with a tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect as a healthy side dish or light meal, this salad is as versatile as it is delicious—and even better when topped with croutons or a sprinkle of Parmesan for added crunch and flavor. Keywords: garden salad recipe, fresh vinaigrette dressing, quick healthy salad, easy side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Carrot, julienned or shredded
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 0.25 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, red onion, and fresh parsley. Toss gently to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately as a side dish or a light meal. Optionally, top with croutons or grated Parmesan cheese for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
766 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.1 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1454 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.2 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.7 g | ||
| Protein | 11.9 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 389 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2543 mg | 54% | |
*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.
