Very Green Salad with Herb Vinaigrette
Vibrant, fresh, and bursting with flavor, the Very Green Salad with Herb Vinaigrette is the ultimate celebration of leafy greens and fragrant herbs. Packed with nutrient-rich baby spinach, peppery arugula, and crisp romaine lettuce, this salad is complemented by a medley of refreshing cucumber, crunchy green bell pepper, creamy avocado, and a generous blend of fresh parsley, basil, and dill. The homemade herb vinaigrette, a zesty mix of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, ties it all together with a perfectly balanced tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad makes a stunning starter or light main dish, perfect for any season. Healthy, vibrant, and endlessly refreshing, it’s a must-try for every green salad lover!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 4 cups arugula
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 English cucumber, sliced into half-moons
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach, arugula, and romaine lettuce. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Add the chopped parsley, basil, cucumber, green bell pepper, and avocado to the bowl with the greens.
To prepare the herb vinaigrette, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified.
Drizzle the herb vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all the vegetables and greens evenly with the dressing.
Serve immediately to enjoy the salad at its freshest and crunchiest.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
995 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.3 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.7 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1583 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.1 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.1 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.9 g | ||
| Protein | 22.7 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1036 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 27.6 mg | 153% | |
| Potassium | 4339 mg | 92% | |
*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.
