Green Salad with Lemon Dill Vinaigrette
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Green Salad with Lemon Dill Vinaigrette is the ultimate addition to your healthy meal repertoire. A medley of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, and zesty red onion lays the foundation for this vibrant dish, while the tangy homemade vinaigrette—made with olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and aromatic dill—elevates every bite. Balanced with a touch of honey and Dijon mustard, the dressing offers a delightful blend of citrusy and herbaceous notes. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for any occasion, this refreshing salad is a light and wholesome choice that pairs beautifully with grilled proteins or stands alone as a satisfying lunch. Take your salad game to the next level with this easy and flavorful recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference, and add them to the bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion, then toss them into the salad bowl.
Finely chop the fresh dill and set it aside.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, black pepper, and half of the chopped dill to create the vinaigrette.
Pour the lemon dill vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the greens are lightly coated.
Sprinkle the remaining fresh dill over the top as a garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your vibrant green salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
560 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.2 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1376 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.0 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 228 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1477 mg | 31% | |
*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.
