Green Salad
Bright, crisp, and packed with flavor, this Green Salad is a celebration of fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients. Featuring a medley of Romaine lettuce, baby spinach, crunchy cucumber, creamy avocado, and zesty green bell pepper, this salad strikes the perfect balance of texture and taste. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a burst of herbal freshness, while a homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and a touch of seasoning ties everything together with a light, tangy-sweet finish. Perfect as a wholesome side dish or a refreshing standalone meal, this 15-minute recipe is a go-to for anyone seeking a healthy, vibrant dish. Perfect for meal prep or gatherings, this easy green salad will quickly become a staple in your rotation. Keywords: Green Salad Recipe, Fresh Salad Ideas, Healthy Salads, Quick Salad Recipes, Homemade Salad Dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 large Avocado
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the Romaine lettuce and baby spinach. Chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and add it to a large salad bowl along with the baby spinach.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice it into thin rounds or half-moons. Add to the salad bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and dice it into small pieces. Add the diced avocado to the salad bowl.
Core and dice the green bell pepper into small, bite-sized pieces, and add to the bowl.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately as a light side dish or as a healthy, standalone meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
217 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.9 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 303 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.4 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 680 mg | 14% | |
*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.
