Vegetarian Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Brighten up your table with this Vegetarian Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette, a colorful and nutrient-packed dish that’s as refreshing as it is indulgent. Featuring a vibrant blend of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, zesty red onion, creamy avocado, and crumbly feta cheese, every bite is a perfect harmony of textures and flavors. The star of the dish is the tangy homemade lemon vinaigrette, made with fresh lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and minced garlic, delivering a delightful burst of citrusy goodness. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is ideal for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish for gatherings. Perfect for vegetarians or anyone craving a wholesome yet gourmet experience, this recipe brings fresh produce to life in a way that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by washing and drying the mixed salad greens thoroughly, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and chop the red onion finely. Peel and slice the avocado just before adding to prevent browning.
Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion to the salad greens. Cube the avocado and gently add it to the salad.
Crumble feta cheese over the top of the salad and set aside.
To prepare the lemon vinaigrette, finely mince the garlic clove.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more lemon juice or honey to balance the flavors as preferred.
Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately for a fresh and invigorating vegetarian dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
288 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.6 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 17 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 512 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 137 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 589 mg | 13% | |
*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.
