Paleo Classic French Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Paleo Classic French Salad—a fresh, nutrient-packed twist on a beloved French side dish. Combining crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber slices, and thinly sliced red onion, this salad offers a colorful medley of textures and flavors. Crunchy walnuts and protein-rich hard-boiled eggs take center stage, adding both substance and satisfying bites. The star of this recipe is a vibrant homemade Dijon vinaigrette, made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and a touch of garlic for a deliciously tangy finish. Perfect for those following a paleo diet, this salad is ready in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for healthy lunches, light dinners, or as a stunning centerpiece to share at your next gathering. Fresh, flavorful, and paleo-friendly—this is French cuisine at its simplest and best!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 0.5 red onion
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Start by washing and drying the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds and add to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and scatter the slices over the salad.
Roughly chop the walnuts and sprinkle them over the salad for a crunchy texture.
Peel and quarter the hard-boiled eggs, then arrange them on top of the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice until well combined.
Crush or finely mince the garlic clove and add it to the dressing mixture.
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper, and whisk again to incorporate.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, and toss gently to ensure everything is well coated.
Serve the Paleo Classic French Salad immediately and enjoy its fresh and vibrant flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1190 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.1 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 35.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 411 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 1735 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.3 g | ||
| Protein | 27.3 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 233 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1530 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.
