Onion Vinaigrette Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and tangy Onion Vinaigrette Salad, a perfect combination of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and refreshing cucumber slices. The key to its irresistible flavor lies in the homemade vinaigrette—a harmonious blend of olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and a touch of garlic for a bold kick. Thinly sliced red onions, gently mellowed in cold water, add a subtle sweetness and satisfying crunch. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy, no-cook recipe is a versatile choice as a light main course or a refreshing side dish for any meal. Customize your seasoning to taste and enjoy a salad that’s as nourishing as it is delicious! Perfect for healthy eating enthusiasts, this recipe checks all the boxes for fresh, quick, and flavorful meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium, thinly sliced Red onion
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup, halved Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 large, thinly sliced Cucumber
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove, minced Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Place the thinly sliced red onion in a small bowl and cover with cold water. Let it soak for 10 minutes to reduce its sharpness, then drain and pat dry with a paper towel.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices. Set aside.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is emulsified and smooth.
Add the drained red onion slices to the salad bowl with the greens and vegetables.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately as a fresh, tangy side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
554 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.1 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 197 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 145 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1269 mg | 27% | |
*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.
