Mixed Greens Salad with Classic Vinaigrette
Bright, refreshing, and effortlessly elegant, this Mixed Greens Salad with Classic Vinaigrette is a must-have recipe for any occasion. Packed with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, cooling cucumber slices, and tangy red onion, each bite is elevated by the creamy richness of crumbled feta cheese. The star of the show is the homemade classic vinaigrette, a perfectly balanced blend of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and a hint of garlic for bold flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is a gorgeous addition to your table, whether you’re serving it as a light lunch, a vibrant side, or a starter before dinner. Fresh, flavorful, and simple to prepare, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and gourmet flair. Keywords: mixed greens salad, classic vinaigrette, easy salad recipe, fresh salad, homemade dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, then slice it thinly. Add the slices to the bowl.
Cut the red onion into thin slices and add it to the salad mixture.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad ingredients.
To make the vinaigrette, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
Whisk or shake the vinaigrette ingredients vigorously until well combined and emulsified.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad right before serving.
Toss the salad gently to ensure even dressing distribution. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1365 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.8 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.3 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2295 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.7 g | ||
| Protein | 20.1 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 587 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1911 mg | 41% | |
*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.
