Soy-Free Classic French Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Soy-Free Classic French Salad is a delightful twist on a beloved European staple. Perfect for those avoiding soy, this recipe combines crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy red onion with briny black olives and protein-packed hard-boiled eggs. The star of the dish is the homemade Dijon vinaigrette, crafted with red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and aromatics like fresh parsley for a zesty finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this salad makes a refreshing appetizer, side dish, or light meal that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're planning a summer picnic or a cozy dinner at home, this soy-free, nutrient-rich salad is sure to impress. Keywords: soy-free salad, French salad recipe, Dijon vinaigrette, easy homemade salad, healthy salad recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Black olives
- 2 large Hard-boiled eggs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
Begin by rinsing and drying the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Place them into a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it into thin rounds, and add to the bowl with the greens and tomatoes.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl for added flavor.
Drain the black olives and slice them in half. Toss them into the salad mixture.
Peel and quarter the hard-boiled eggs and set them aside for garnish.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by combining the Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar, whisking them together.
Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while continuing to whisk until the dressing is well emulsified.
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper according to taste, and finely chop the fresh parsley before stirring it into the vinaigrette.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat the greens and vegetables evenly.
Garnish the salad with the quartered hard-boiled eggs before serving. Serve immediately and enjoy your soy-free classic French salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
853 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.6 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 411 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 2263 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.2 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.1 g | ||
| Protein | 19.7 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 265 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1526 mg | 32% | |
*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.
