Whole30 Classic Vinaigrette Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Whole30 Classic Vinaigrette Salad—a vibrant blend of fresh mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, and savory red onions, all brought to life with a tangy homemade vinaigrette. Featuring extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic, this dressing is perfectly balanced and completely Whole30-compliant. Ready in just 15 minutes, this nutrient-packed recipe is ideal for lunch, dinner, or as a refreshing side dish that fits seamlessly into a clean-eating lifestyle. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of herbaceous flavor, it’s a simple yet impressive salad that delivers bold taste with every bite. Perfect for health-conscious eaters, this quick and flavorful dish will become a staple in your Whole30 rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 red onion
- 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed greens and place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add it to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.
To make the vinaigrette, combine the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together until well emulsified and creamy.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad in the bowl.
Toss the salad gently until the ingredients are evenly coated with the vinaigrette.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the top of the salad for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, healthy flavors of this Whole30-compliant salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1135 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.3 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1640 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.4 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 173 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1470 mg | 31% | |
*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.
