Whole30 Mixed Greens Salad with Classic Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutritious Whole30 Mixed Greens Salad with Classic Vinaigrette! Packed with crisp spinach, peppery arugula, and crunchy romaine, this salad features a medley of fresh vegetables like juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and creamy avocado for a balanced flavor profile. The classic vinaigrette—made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic—adds a tangy, savory touch while staying compliant with Whole30 guidelines. Perfect as a quick and healthy lunch, complementing any protein-based main dish, or serving as a light appetizer, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes and is sure to become a household favorite. Keywords: Whole30 salad recipe, mixed greens salad, classic vinaigrette dressing, healthy lunch ideas, quick salad recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups mixed greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 0.25 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, red bell pepper, grated carrot, and diced avocado.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
Toss the salad gently to ensure the dressing is evenly distributed over all the ingredients.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1492 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 138.6 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.8 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1677 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.0 g | ||
| Protein | 12.3 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2697 mg | 57% | |
*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.
