Description
This Greenest Salad is a vibrant, nutrient-rich dish featuring a mix of leafy greens, fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and crunchy seeds, all tossed in a bright and tangy lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a refreshing side or a light meal, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is both wholesome and flavorful.
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 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 mixture is well combined and emulsified.
- Assemble the salad ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mixed leafy greens, baby spinach, sliced cucumber, diced avocado, finely chopped broccoli florets, sliced celery, sliced green onions, chopped fresh parsley, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds.
- Toss the salad: Pour the prepared lemon vinaigrette over the salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together to ensure the salad is evenly coated with the dressing without bruising the delicate greens or avocado.
- Serve immediately: Transfer the salad to serving plates or bowls and enjoy immediately for the best freshness and crispness.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein and make it a more substantial meal.
- Dress the salad just before serving to keep the greens crisp and avoid wilting.
- Try experimenting with fresh herbs like dill or basil to enhance the salad’s flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
