Description
This Simple Green Salad is a refreshing and versatile dish that can accompany any meal. Packed with a variety of mixed greens, colorful veggies, and a tangy homemade dressing, it’s a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Mixed Salad Greens:
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (such as romaine, arugula, and spinach)
Additional Vegetables:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and shredded carrots.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until the dressing is emulsified.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add crumbled feta, sliced avocado, or toasted nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- This salad pairs well with almost any main dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
