Heart-Healthy Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic Glaze
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutritious Heart-Healthy Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic Glaze—perfect for lunch or as a stunning starter. Packed with fresh spinach, arugula, and romaine, the crisp veggies like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper add crunch and color, while creamy avocado brings a touch of indulgence. Toasted walnuts and crumbled feta cheese provide a satisfying richness, while a homemade balsamic glaze, sweetened lightly with honey, ties it all together with a burst of tangy-sweet flavor. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this salad is designed to support heart health with its wholesome ingredients and antioxidant-rich dressing. Ideal for anyone seeking a nourishing dish that doesn’t compromise on taste or style, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, and romaine)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 1 medium Avocado
- 0.25 cup Walnuts
- 0.25 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the balsamic glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar and honey. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Lower the heat and let it reduce for about 8-10 minutes, or until the mixture thickens to a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat and let cool.
2. While the glaze is cooling, prepare the salad ingredients. Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the cucumber and red onion, and dice the red bell pepper. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and cube the flesh.
3. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and avocado cubes.
4. Toast the walnuts: In a small pan, over medium heat, toast the walnuts for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
5. Add the toasted walnuts and crumbled feta cheese to the salad bowl.
6. Drizzle the olive oil over the salad, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
7. Before serving, drizzle the salad with the balsamic glaze for a finishing touch. Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1096 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.8 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.8 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1319 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.9 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.7 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.4 g | ||
| Protein | 23.7 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 523 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2520 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.
