Fresh Mixed Green Salad Recipe
A fresh and healthy mixed green salad, perfect for balancing out a road diet.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens lettuce, spinach, arugula
- 1 cucumber sliced
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- 1 avocado diced
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup olives optional
- ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette or your favorite dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Vegetables:
- Wash and dry the mixed greens.4 cups mixed greens
- Slice the cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.1 cucumber, 1 bell pepper, 1/2 red onion
- Dice the avocado.1 avocado
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.1/4 cup cherry tomatoes
Assemble the Salad:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and olives if using.1/4 cup olives
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top.1/4 cup feta cheese
Dress the Salad:
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad.1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- Toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve:
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.Salt and pepper to taste
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu for extra protein.
Use your favorite dressing to customize the flavor.
Use your favorite dressing to customize the flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 822mgPotassium: 1065mgFiber: 10gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3328IUVitamin C: 117mgCalcium: 167mgIron: 2mg
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