Heart-Healthy Mixed Greens Salad with Classic Vinaigrette
Elevate your meals with our Heart-Healthy Mixed Greens Salad with Classic Vinaigrette, a refreshing and nutrient-packed dish that’s perfect as a light lunch or vibrant side. This wholesome recipe combines crisp arugula, spinach, and romaine with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy red onion for layers of flavor and texture. Topped with protein-rich toasted walnuts and creamy avocado, this salad offers a delightful balance of heart-healthy ingredients. The star of the dish is its homemade classic vinaigrette, made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is an easy and delicious way to embrace nutritious eating while keeping things flavorful and fresh—perfect for health-conscious foodies and quick meal prep!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1 Avocado, diced
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Begin by preparing the salad ingredients. Rinse and dry the mixed greens thoroughly, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion to the mixed greens.
Sprinkle the toasted and chopped walnuts over the salad.
Add the diced avocado to the salad just before serving to prevent it from browning.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients and ensure even coating of the dressing.
Serve immediately, dividing the salad into individual portions, and enjoy a fresh, heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
936 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.8 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1358 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.4 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g | ||
| Protein | 13.7 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1899 mg | 40% | |
*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.
