Green Salad with Herb Vinaigrette

Brighten up your table with this crisp and refreshing Green Salad with Herb Vinaigrette, a quick and healthy recipe that's ready in just 15 minutes! This vibrant salad features a medley of nutrient-packed mixed greens—like arugula, spinach, and kale—paired with the juicy sweetness of cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and zesty red onion. The real star is the homemade herb vinaigrette, made with fresh parsley, dill, and a flavorful blend of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey. Perfect as a light lunch or a colorful side dish, this salad is bursting with flavor and brimming with antioxidants. Easy to make and guaranteed to impress, it’s the ideal way to add a touch of freshness to any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed greens (arugula, spinach, kale, etc.)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, sliced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl with the greens.

Step 3

In a small bowl or jar with a lid, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together or shake the jar until completely emulsified.

Step 5

Add the chopped parsley and dill to the dressing and stir to combine.

Step 6

Pour the herb vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy the freshness of the salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	850.5 grams (850.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	696

Total Fat 59.30g	76%
Saturated Fat 8.20g	41%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 859mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 43.60g	16%
Dietary Fiber 10.70g	38%
Total Sugars 19.00g
Protein 10.50g	21%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 435mg	33%
Iron 10mg	54%
Potassium 2126mg	45%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.2%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 23.3%