Soy-Free Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Elevate your lunch or dinner table with this Soy-Free Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette—a vibrant, refreshing dish perfect for a health-conscious appetite. Packed with nutrient-rich mixed greens like arugula, spinach, and romaine, and complemented by crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, red onion, and creamy avocado, this salad is bursting with flavor and texture in every bite. Its zesty, homemade lemon vinaigrette, featuring extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and fresh lemon juice, strikes the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, ensuring your salad is anything but ordinary. Ready in just 15 minutes and free from soy, this recipe is ideal for clean eating, gluten-free diets, and anyone seeking a quick yet satisfying meal. Perfect as a light side dish or a standalone entrée, this salad is sure to become a centerpiece of your healthy living repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 whole Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 1 whole Avocado
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by washing and drying the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add them to the salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them into the bowl alongside the cucumber.
Thinly slice the red onion into rings and add to the salad.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Slice the avocado and gently mix it into the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until the vinaigrette is well combined.
Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad, and toss everything gently until the greens and vegetables are nicely coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy a fresh, vibrant, and soy-free mixed green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
891 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.3 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1383 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 10.9 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 239 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2237 mg | 48% | |
*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.
