Mixed Green Salad and Mustard Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Mixed Green Salad and Mustard Vinaigrette, a quick and healthy recipe that’s as easy to make as it is delicious! Crisp romaine, peppery arugula, tender baby spinach, and earthy kale form the perfect base, while juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber slices, and tangy red onion add a burst of flavor and color. A tangy, homemade Dijon mustard vinaigrette ties it all together, blending extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, a touch of honey, and minced garlic for a perfectly balanced dressing. Top it off with optional crumbled feta for a creamy, savory twist. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile salad is ideal as a light meal or an irresistible side dish. Healthy, fresh, and customizable, it’s your new go-to for effortless dining!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., romaine, arugula, spinach, and baby kale)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 small Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese (if using) to the bowl with the greens.
To prepare the mustard vinaigrette, combine the olive oil, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid.
Secure the lid and shake the jar vigorously for about 30 seconds, or until the vinaigrette is well-emulsified. Alternatively, whisk the ingredients in a small bowl until combined.
Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Start with half the dressing, toss the salad gently, and add more as needed to coat the greens evenly.
Serve the salad immediately as a side dish or enjoy it as a light, healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1057 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.4 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.3 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2831 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.7 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 25.7 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 808 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1541 mg | 33% | |
*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.
