Pick and Mix Salad
Bright, colorful, and endlessly customizable, the Pick and Mix Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any mealtime. Packed with fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients like mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy avocado, this vibrant salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Optional toppings such as grilled chicken, crumbled feta, or a sprinkle of sunflower seeds let you tailor it to your tastes, making it perfect for a light lunch, a hearty side, or even a main course. A zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard ties everything together with a tangy-sweet flavor that’s irresistibly fresh. Ready in just 15 minutes and serving up to four, this quick and easy salad is as versatile as it is delicious—perfect for health-conscious eaters and busy schedules alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, kale, or lettuce)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1 whole red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 whole grilled chicken breast, sliced (optional)
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 0.25 cup sunflower seeds or sliced almonds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the salad greens, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, dice the red bell pepper, and shred the carrot. Add these to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and dice the avocado. Add them to the salad.
For protein, you can add grilled chicken breast slices and/or sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad (optional).
If desired, top the salad with sunflower seeds or sliced almonds for added crunch.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately in individual bowls or on a platter. Enjoy your fresh Pick and Mix Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1323 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.5 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.8 g | 139% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 192 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 2840 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.5 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.1 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.2 g | ||
| Protein | 62.1 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 849 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 3206 mg | 68% | |
*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.
