Salad Greens with Tangy Lemon Dressing
Brighten up your table with this refreshing and vibrant Salad Greens with Tangy Lemon Dressing! A mix of crisp arugula, spinach, and lettuce is paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, and a pop of red onion for a medley of fresh flavors and textures. The star of the dish is the zingy homemade dressing, a perfect balance of zesty lemon juice, smooth olive oil, a touch of honey, and a hint of Dijon mustard with a garlic kick. Ready in just 15 minutes and ideal for four servings, this quick and healthy salad is perfect as a side dish or a light, satisfying meal. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a delightful, crowd-pleasing recipe that you'll keep coming back to.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, lettuce, etc.)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.25 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion to the salad greens.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the tangy lemon dressing.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or honey to suit your preference.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring that all the greens are evenly coated.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light meal. Enjoy your refreshing salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
551 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.6 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 781 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.3 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.4 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 166 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1403 mg | 30% | |
*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.
