Description
A fresh, vibrant, and healthy Easy Green Salad made with mixed greens, crisp vegetables, and a light dressing, perfect for any meal. This customizable salad is refreshing, nutritious, and quick to prepare.
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens (such as spinach, arugula, and lettuce)
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup carrots, julienned or shredded (optional)
- 1/4 cup avocado, sliced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash and dry the mixed greens. Slice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. If using, shred or julienne the carrots and slice the avocado.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and carrots (if using). If adding avocado, add it on top for a creamy texture.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice), Dijon mustard (if using), salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Toss the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, making sure all the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a side dish or enjoy it as a light main course. You can also top it with nuts, seeds, cheese, or your favorite protein for a more filling meal.
Notes
- Protein options: Add grilled chicken, shrimp, salmon, tofu, or chickpeas for a heartier salad.
- Cheese options: Top with feta, goat cheese, or Parmesan for added richness.
- Nuts and seeds: Add toasted almonds, walnuts, or sunflower seeds for crunch.
- Fruit options: Toss in fresh fruit like strawberries, apples, or grapes for a sweet contrast.
- Herbs: Garnish with fresh herbs like basil, parsley, or cilantro for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
