Mixed Salad

Bright, vibrant, and packed with wholesome goodness, this Mixed Salad recipe is a refreshing medley of crisp romaine lettuce, tender baby spinach, and garden-fresh vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and shredded carrot. Thinly sliced red onion adds a touch of sharpness, while optional crumbled feta cheese brings a creamy, tangy twist. Drizzled with a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette made with olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and fresh lemon juice, this salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal side dish or light meal that’s healthy, delicious, and easy to make. Perfect for anyone looking for a quick and nutritious salad recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Baby spinach
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.25 medium Red onion
• 1 large Carrot
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese (optional)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and baby spinach. Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl along with the baby spinach.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel and thinly slice the cucumber. Add the slices to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Core and dice the red bell pepper into small pieces. Add them to the bowl.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.

Step 6

Peel the carrot and use a grater to shred it. Sprinkle the shredded carrot over the salad.

Step 7

Crumble the feta cheese, if using, and add it to the salad as a topping.

Step 8

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the lemon vinaigrette dressing.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh mixed salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1439.7 grams (1439.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	975

Total Fat 70.70g	91%
Saturated Fat 24.80g	124%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.50g
Cholesterol 107mg	36%
Sodium 2921mg	127%
Total Carbohydrate 61.30g	22%
Dietary Fiber 17.50g	63%
Total Sugars 28.60g
Protein 31.60g	63%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 962mg	74%
Iron 10mg	57%
Potassium 2402mg	51%

*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: 63.1%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 24.3%