Description
Crisp garden greens dance with zesty vinaigrette in this refreshing Mediterranean-inspired salad. Mixed lettuces, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber create a light, nutritious meal you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Greens and Herbs:
- 6–8 cups mixed greens
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
Protein and Toppings:
- ⅓ cup almonds, chopped
- ¼ cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 small avocado, sliced
Dressing:
- ⅓–½ cup lemon honey vinaigrette (⅓–½ cup)
Instructions
- Craft the zesty Lemon Honey Vinaigrette, whisking together key ingredients until smooth and allowing the vibrant flavors to meld while preparing other components.
- Meticulously chop almonds into delicate fragments, mince fresh parsley and green onions into fine, uniform pieces to ensure balanced flavor distribution throughout the salad.
- Select a spacious mixing vessel and layer mixed greens as a verdant foundation, creating a lush base for the remaining ingredients.
- Scatter chopped parsley, cilantro, and green onions across the greens, creating a fragrant herbal landscape that promises bright, fresh notes.
- Sprinkle crunchy almond pieces strategically, providing textural contrast against the tender leafy greens.
- Crumble goat cheese delicately over the salad, allowing creamy white clusters to nestle between the green leaves and herb fragments.
- Arrange avocado slices artfully on top, their rich emerald hues and buttery texture adding a luxurious dimension to the composition.
- Drizzle Lemon Honey Vinaigrette with a gentle hand, ensuring each ingredient receives a light, flavorful coating without becoming saturated.
- Toss the salad gently but thoroughly, allowing the dressing to weave through the ingredients and create a harmonious flavor profile.
Notes
- Customize the vinaigrette intensity by gradually adding dressing and tasting to achieve your perfect balance.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to streamline assembly and ensure a crisp, refreshing salad experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg