Simply Green Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly simple, this Simply Green Salad is the ultimate go-to recipe for a quick and healthy dish. Featuring a mix of baby greens like arugula, spinach, and romaine, it’s loaded with hydrating cucumber, creamy avocado, and the herby brightness of fresh parsley. Dressed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette of olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of honey, this salad comes together in just 10 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or as a refreshing side at any meal. With its vibrant colors and clean flavors, the Simply Green Salad is as nourishing as it is delicious, ideal for anyone seeking a wholesome, low-effort meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups Mixed baby greens (arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 large Avocado
- 1 handful Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed baby greens thoroughly. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add them to the bowl with the greens.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh into bite-sized pieces. Gently toss the avocado with the greens and cucumber.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the salad.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette dressing.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy your Simply Green Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
803 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.7 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.1 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1268 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | ||
| Protein | 9.9 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2172 mg | 46% | |
*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.
