Vegan Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly tangy, this Vegan Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a celebration of vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. Packed with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet red bell peppers, this salad gets a creamy boost from perfectly ripe avocado and aromatic parsley. The star of the recipe is the zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette, a delightful blend of fresh lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard that strikes the perfect balance between tangy and sweet. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy vegan salad is ideal for lunch, a light dinner, or as a refreshing side dish for any occasion. Perfect for plant-based eaters and salad lovers alike, it’s a nutritious, flavorful centerpiece that’s sure to please.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 1 large Lemon
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Add the tomatoes to the salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then cut it into thin slices. Add to the bowl.
Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper, then slice it into thin strips and add to the salad.
Peel the red onion and cut it into thin rings. Add the onion rings to the salad bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Cube the avocado and add to the salad.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.
To make the vinaigrette, juice the lemon into a small bowl, discarding any seeds.
Add olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to the lemon juice. Whisk together until fully combined.
Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss to combine all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Vegan Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1103 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.8 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.3 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1475 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.7 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.9 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.3 g | ||
| Protein | 15.3 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 279 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 3155 mg | 67% | |
*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.
