Heart-Healthy Crisp Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Bright, refreshing, and packed with nutrient-rich ingredients, our Heart-Healthy Crisp Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a celebration of wholesome eating. This leafy medley features romaine lettuce, baby spinach, and kale as its vibrant base, paired with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, creamy avocado, and a touch of red onion for bold flavor and texture. Crunchy walnuts add a satisfying bite, while a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette—made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic—ties the dish together with a tangy, balanced finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is perfect as a light starter or a revitalizing side, ideal for anyone seeking a heart-healthy, nutrient-packed option.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 1 cup Kale
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 whole Avocado
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.25 cup Walnuts
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce, baby spinach, and kale. Tear or chop them into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel and slice the cucumber thinly. Dice the avocado, and thinly slice the red onion. Add all the ingredients to the salad bowl.
Coarsely chop the walnuts and add them to the salad for a crunchy texture.
For the lemon vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well incorporated.
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving to keep the greens crisp. Toss gently to combine all ingredients and ensure an even coating of the vinaigrette.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Serve immediately as a starter or a refreshing side to your favorite meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
948 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.8 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1400 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.0 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1842 mg | 39% | |
*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.
