Leaf Salad
Fresh, crisp, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Leaf Salad is the perfect choice for a light, wholesome meal or a refreshing side dish. Featuring a medley of mixed salad greens like spinach, arugula, romaine, and kale, it’s complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, and a touch of sharpness from red onion. The homemade balsamic vinaigrette, made with olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and just the right balance of salt and pepper, ties everything together with a tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is a go-to recipe for healthy eating. Serve it alongside your favorite main course or savor it solo for a quick, nutritious bite. Keywords: fresh leaf salad, mixed greens salad, healthy salad recipe, balsamic vinaigrette salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, romaine, and kale)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 large Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons and add them to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add the slices to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Toss the salad gently to combine the ingredients and evenly coat them with the dressing.
Serve immediately as a side dish or enjoy as a light, healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
539 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.2 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 763 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 156 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1128 mg | 24% | |
*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.
