Low Fat Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Brighten up your plate with this Low Fat Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette—a refreshing and guilt-free option that's packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring a medley of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, and tangy red onion, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The homemade lemon vinaigrette, crafted with fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, adds a zesty, lightly sweetened finish that perfectly complements the vegetables. Enhanced with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this quick and easy salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for busy weekdays or as a light side dish for dinner parties. Perfect for health-conscious eaters, it's low in fat, bursting with nutrients, and delivers a refreshing twist to classic salads. Enjoy this vibrant, gluten-free recipe that pairs beautifully with grilled proteins or stands as a delicious meal on its own!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, and slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the bowl with the greens.
Wash the cherry tomatoes, and halve them. Add to the salad mixture.
Slice the red onion thinly and add to the bowl.
To prepare the lemon vinaigrette, whisk together lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing and healthy low fat mixed green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
280 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 16.4 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 818 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.4 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 161 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1427 mg | 30% | |
*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.
