Mixed Green Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Brighten up your table with this Mixed Green Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette, a vibrant and refreshing dish that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Packed with crisp spring mix greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, and thinly sliced red onion, this salad is topped with creamy crumbled goat cheese and nutty toasted almonds for a delightful medley of textures. The homemade raspberry vinaigrette—made with fresh raspberries, olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard—adds a tangy-sweet twist that elevates every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or elegant starter. Serve this nutrient-packed salad and let the vibrant flavors and colors shine on your dining table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups spring mix (mixed greens)
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Instructions
In a blender or food processor, combine fresh raspberries, olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth to create the raspberry vinaigrette. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
In a large salad bowl, add the spring mix (mixed greens).
Top the greens with the sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.
Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese and toasted sliced almonds over the top.
Drizzle the salad with the prepared raspberry vinaigrette, or serve the dressing on the side.
Toss the salad gently before serving, ensuring the dressing is evenly distributed.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and tangy mixed green salad with raspberry vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2649 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 254.5 g | 326% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.3 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1651 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.7 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.4 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 362 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1425 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.
