Nut-Free Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Brighten up your mealtime with this Nut-Free Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette—a refreshing and wholesome recipe that's ready in just 15 minutes! Packed with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy avocado, this salad delivers a delightful medley of textures. The star of the dish is the tangy lemon vinaigrette, made with fresh lemon juice, olive oil, a touch of honey, and Dijon mustard for a burst of sunshine in every bite. Perfect for anyone with nut allergies, this salad is a versatile side dish or a light, gluten-free meal on its own. Quick, easy, and delicious, it's a go-to salad that you'll keep coming back to!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, sliced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Avocado, diced
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
Peel, pit, and dice the avocado. Add the diced avocado to the salad bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients.
Serve immediately and enjoy your nut-free mixed green salad with a fresh lemon vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
946 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.7 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1383 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.6 g | ||
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2265 mg | 48% | |
*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.
