Simple Healthy Summer Salad Green and Tossed
Brighten up your summer meals with this Simple Healthy Summer Salad, a vibrant medley of fresh, crisp greens and colorful vegetables tossed in a tangy homemade dressing. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like mixed salad greens, creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy cucumber, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. The zesty dressing, made with heart-healthy olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, perfectly complements the natural flavors of the vegetables. Ready in just 15 minutes, this refreshing dish is ideal as a light meal or a flavorful side, making it a go-to recipe for summertime lunches, picnics, and dinners. Bursting with freshness and wholesome goodness, this summer salad will become your favorite healthy, seasonal delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, and lettuce)
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium avocado
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber (optional for taste preference) and slice it into thin rounds. Add to the salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and cut it into bite-sized cubes. Add these to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the mix.
In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to coat evenly.
Serve immediately as a light meal or as a side to your favorite dish. Enjoy your healthy summer salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
754 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.0 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1361 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1864 mg | 40% | |
*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.
