Heart-Healthy Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Bright, flavorful, and packed with heart-healthy ingredients, this Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is the perfect addition to your clean-eating routine. Featuring a dynamic mix of tender spinach, crisp arugula, and refreshing romaine, this salad is topped with juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, creamy avocado, and a sprinkle of crunchy walnuts for a satisfying texture. Thinly sliced red onion adds a hint of mild sharpness, while the homemade lemon vinaigrette—a zesty blend of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey—ties everything together with its tangy-sweet balance. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy, no-cook recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or as a light, nutritious side dish. Bursting with antioxidants, healthy fats, and vibrant flavors, this is the ultimate salad for anyone craving both taste and wellness in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens (such as spinach, arugula, and romaine)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 medium Avocado
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.25 cup Walnuts
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the mixed greens in cold water and dry them thoroughly using a salad spinner or clean kitchen towel. Place the greens in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the greens.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the salad bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the seed, and scoop the flesh into bite-sized pieces. Gently add the avocado pieces to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and scatter over the salad for a mild oniony crunch.
Add the walnuts, either whole or chopped, to the bowl for added texture and heart-healthy fats.
In a small mixing bowl or a jar with a top, combine the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until well emulsified to create the vinaigrette.
Just before serving, pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are well coated.
Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1108 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 99.9 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1386 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.8 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 16.3 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 288 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 2538 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.
