More Green Than Usual Salad

Elevate your salad game with the vibrant and nutrient-packed "More Green Than Usual Salad." Bursting with a medley of fresh greens like baby spinach, arugula, and kale, this salad is a celebration of all things green. Crisp slices of cucumber, sugar snap peas, green bell pepper, and creamy avocado add layers of texture, while fragrant parsley and mint bring a refreshing herbal twist. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, this salad strikes the perfect balance between tangy and sweet. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, it's the ultimate quick and easy recipe for a healthy lunch, dinner side, or light summer meal. Whether you're looking to detox, fuel your day, or impress at your next gathering, this salad will hit the spot!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups baby spinach
• 2 cups arugula
• 2 cups kale (stems removed and chopped)
• 1 medium English cucumber (sliced into thin rounds)
• 1 cup sugar snap peas (trimmed and halved)
• 1 large avocado (diced)
• 1 medium green bell pepper (thinly sliced)
• 3 stalks green onions (sliced thinly)
• 1 cup fresh parsley (leaves only, chopped)
• 1 cup fresh mint (leaves only, chopped)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and dry all the greens (baby spinach, arugula, and kale) using a salad spinner or clean kitchen towel.

Step 2

Add the spinach, arugula, and kale to a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Prepare the vegetables: slice the cucumber, trim and halve the sugar snap peas, dice the avocado, thinly slice the green bell pepper, and slice the green onions. Add these to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves and sprinkle them over the salad.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 7

Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes before serving for an extra refreshing experience. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1466.2 grams (1466.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1098

Total Fat 76.70g	98%
Saturated Fat 11.60g	58%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1576mg	69%
Total Carbohydrate 94.20g	34%
Dietary Fiber 46.80g	167%
Total Sugars 26.90g
Protein 30.10g	60%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1132mg	87%
Iron 47mg	260%
Potassium 4364mg	93%

*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: 58.1%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 31.7%