Mixed Greens with Lemon Vinaigrette
Mixed Greens with Lemon Vinaigrette
Ingredients
For the Lemon Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey, optional, or maple syrup
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Salad
- 8 ounces mixed greens, such as spring mix, arugula, or romaine
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup croutons, for garnish, optional
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Lemon Vinaigrette: In a small bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), minced garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Whisk or Shake: Whisk vigorously with a fork or small whisk, or if using a jar, shake well until the vinaigrette is fully emulsified and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Prepare Salad Ingredients: Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed greens using a salad spinner or paper towels. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the cucumber and red onion.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Combine Salad: In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Dress and Serve: Just before serving, pour the desired amount of lemon vinaigrette over the salad. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly. Garnish with croutons and shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min
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Mixed Greens with Lemon Vinaigrette
Ingredients
For the Lemon Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey, optional, or maple syrup
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Salad
- 8 ounces mixed greens, such as spring mix, arugula, or romaine
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup croutons, for garnish, optional
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Lemon Vinaigrette: In a small bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), minced garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Whisk or Shake: Whisk vigorously with a fork or small whisk, or if using a jar, shake well until the vinaigrette is fully emulsified and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Prepare Salad Ingredients: Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed greens using a salad spinner or paper towels. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the cucumber and red onion.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Combine Salad: In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Dress and Serve: Just before serving, pour the desired amount of lemon vinaigrette over the salad. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly. Garnish with croutons and shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min