Parsley Mint Salad with Chipotle Vinaigrette
Bright, herbaceous, and bursting with bold flavor, this Parsley Mint Salad with Chipotle Vinaigrette is a refreshing twist on classic greens. Packed with vibrant fresh parsley and mint leaves, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and tangy crumbled feta, every bite is a delightful combination of textures. The smoky chipotle vinaigrette—made with adobo peppers, lime juice, olive oil, and a touch of honey—brings a spicy kick that beautifully complements the fresh ingredients. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook salad is perfect as a light lunch, a side dish for grilled mains, or even a crowd-pleasing addition to your next dinner party.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh parsley leaves
- 1 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 1 pepper Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 clove Garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the parsley and mint leaves. Remove any thick stems and measure out the required quantities.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Peel and dice the cucumber into small cubes. Thinly slice the red onion. Cut the avocado into small chunks. Set all these aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the parsley leaves, mint leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado chunks.
For the vinaigrette, add olive oil, one chipotle pepper (from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce), lime juice, honey, ground cumin, garlic clove, salt, and black pepper to a blender or small food processor.
Blend the vinaigrette ingredients until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Drizzle the chipotle vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Gently toss until evenly coated.
Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese for a creamy and slightly tangy finish.
Serve immediately and enjoy the herbaceous, smoky, and refreshing flavors of this salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1381 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.6 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.3 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2520 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.3 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.9 g | 171% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.1 g | ||
| Protein | 41.4 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1769 mg | 136% | |
| Iron | 57.5 mg | 319% | |
| Potassium | 6149 mg | 131% | |
*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.
