Mixed Baby Greens with Creamy Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Mixed Baby Greens with Creamy Dressing recipe! Featuring a crisp medley of mixed baby greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy red onion, this salad is brought to life with crumbles of creamy feta cheese. The real star, however, is the luxurious homemade dressing—a smooth blend of Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, freshly squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, and a touch of Dijon mustard and honey for balance. Infused with minced garlic and perfectly seasoned, the dressing ties everything together for a satisfying bite. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for any occasion, this dish is ideal as a light lunch, a side to your favorite main course, or a vibrant addition to a dinner party. Healthy and flavorful, it’s a must-try for fans of easy, fresh, and nutrient-packed meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups Mixed baby greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 small Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1.5 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic, finely minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed baby greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the cucumber and red onion. Add them to the salad bowl along with the crumbled feta cheese.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and minced garlic.
Whisk thoroughly until the dressing becomes smooth and creamy.
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
Pour the creamy dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Gently toss the salad to coat the greens and vegetables evenly with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
847 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.3 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.2 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 85 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 2483 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.4 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.5 g | ||
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 509 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1650 mg | 35% | |
*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.
