Really Green Salad with Avocado Lemon Dressing
Bright, fresh, and overflowing with vibrant flavors, this Really Green Salad with Avocado Lemon Dressing is a nutrient-packed explosion of color and taste. Featuring a medley of leafy greens like spinach, kale, and arugula, alongside crunchy cucumber, green bell pepper, and sweet sugar snap peas, this salad is the epitome of wholesome eating. The star of the show is the luscious avocado lemon dressing—creamy, zesty, and naturally sweetened with a touch of honey or maple syrup for a vegan twist. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy no-cook recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, light lunches, or as a standout side dish. Finished with the aromatic flair of fresh parsley and basil, this gluten-free, dairy-free salad is as satisfying as it is healthy. Prepare to fall in love with this ultimate green-on-green creation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (spinach, kale, arugula, etc.)
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 1 medium Green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup Sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved
- 1 large Avocado
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 clove Garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly, then place them into a large salad bowl.
Dice the cucumber and green bell pepper into bite-sized pieces, and add them to the salad greens.
Trim and halve the sugar snap peas, then toss them in with the other vegetables.
In a small bowl, scoop out the avocado flesh and mash it until smooth using a fork.
Add the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the avocado. Mix thoroughly until the dressing is creamy and well combined.
Drizzle the avocado lemon dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley and basil over the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Really Green Salad with Avocado Lemon Dressing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
224 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.0 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 268 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 650 mg | 14% | |
*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.
