Description
A simple and versatile Everyday Salad recipe that features a mix of fresh greens, colorful vegetables, creamy avocado, and a tangy homemade dressing. This salad is quick to assemble, making it a perfect go-to for a healthy meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Mixed Greens Salad
- 6 cups mixed greens (such as romaine, spinach, arugula)
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (sliced)
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds or chopped nuts
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, shredded carrots, cheese, and sunflower seeds.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This salad is endlessly customizable—swap in seasonal vegetables, different greens, or your favorite protein like grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Dressing can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
