Description
This Greenest Salad is a vibrant and nutrient-rich dish featuring a mix of leafy greens, fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and crunchy seeds, all tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a refreshing side or a light, healthy meal, it combines bright flavors and textures that celebrate Mediterranean-inspired freshness.
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cups mixed leafy greens
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
Lemon Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Lemon Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, add the mixed leafy greens, baby spinach, sliced cucumber, diced avocado, finely chopped broccoli florets, sliced celery stalks, sliced green onions, chopped fresh parsley, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds.
- Add Dressing: Pour the prepared lemon vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
- Toss the Salad: Gently toss all the ingredients together to ensure they are evenly coated with the dressing while maintaining the crispness of the greens and vegetables.
- Serve Immediately: Transfer the dressed salad to serving plates or bowls and serve right away to enjoy the freshest flavors and textures.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Dress the salad just before serving to keep it crisp.
- Try fresh dill or basil for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
