Whole30 Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic Glaze
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Whole30 Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic Glaze — a perfect blend of crisp greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a tangy homemade glaze that steals the show. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe features a luscious balsamic reduction paired with a lightly garlicky olive oil dressing, offering a burst of flavor without compromising dietary principles. Packed with fresh vegetables like cucumber and red onion, this gluten-free, dairy-free salad is ideal for anyone enjoying a Whole30 lifestyle or simply seeking a healthy yet indulgent dish. Serve it as a light lunch or a colorful side that will leave your taste buds singing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (baby spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the balsamic glaze. In a small saucepan, add the balsamic vinegar and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vinegar has thickened to a syrup-like consistency, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow it to cool.
While the balsamic glaze is cooling, prepare the salad. In a large salad bowl, combine mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and avocado.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the olive oil dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are lightly coated.
Once the balsamic glaze has cooled, drizzle it over the salad.
Serve immediately as a refreshing and healthy meal option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
304 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.3 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 276 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 818 mg | 17% | |
*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.
