Mixed Greens with Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
Mixed Greens with Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 8 cups mixed greens, pre-washed
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup croutons, optional
For the Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Lemon Herb Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the pre-washed mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Dress and Serve: Pour the prepared Lemon Herb Vinaigrette over the salad ingredients. Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. If desired, add croutons and toss once more.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.
⏱️ 2 min
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Mixed Greens with Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 8 cups mixed greens, pre-washed
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup croutons, optional
For the Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Lemon Herb Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the pre-washed mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Dress and Serve: Pour the prepared Lemon Herb Vinaigrette over the salad ingredients. Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. If desired, add croutons and toss once more.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.
⏱️ 2 min