Paleo Mixed Greens Salad with Classic Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Paleo Mixed Greens Salad with Classic Vinaigrette! Perfect for health-conscious diners, this recipe combines a flavorful medley of spinach, arugula, and kale with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, creamy avocado, and the delicate crunch of toasted almonds. A tangy homemade vinaigrette, featuring extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, ties it all together for a perfectly balanced dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this gluten-free, dairy-free salad is ideal as a light lunch or a colorful side. Full of fresh textures and wholesome ingredients, it's a delicious and easy way to enjoy Paleo-friendly eating while delighting your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Mixed greens (spinach, arugula, and kale)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 Cucumber, sliced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 Avocado, diced
- 0.5 cup Almonds, sliced and toasted
- 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by washing and drying the mixed greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, diced avocado, and toasted almond slices to the mixed greens.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey, salt, and black pepper until fully combined. This will be your classic vinaigrette.
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or honey to balance the flavors.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss everything gently to combine, ensuring the dressing coats all ingredients evenly.
Serve the salad immediately, enjoying the vibrant flavors and textures of this Paleo-friendly dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1785 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.0 g | 221% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.9 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1402 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.3 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.6 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.1 g | ||
| Protein | 23.0 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 484 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2488 mg | 53% | |
*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.
