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Green Salad

A fresh and vibrant green salad made with crisp greens, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and a homemade lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a side dish or light meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 4 people
Calories 160 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large salad bowl For mixing salad
  • 1 Cutting board For chopping vegetables
  • 1 Sharp knife For slicing and dicing
  • 1 Salad spinner Optional, for drying greens
  • 1 Small bowl For preparing the dressing
  • 1 Whisk Or fork, for mixing dressing
  • 1 Salad tongs Or clean hands for tossing

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Mixed greens Spinach arugula, romaine, etc.
  • 1 Cucumber Thinly sliced
  • 1 Avocado Diced
  • 0.5 Red onion Thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley Optional, chopped
  • Salt To taste
  • Black pepper To taste

Instructions
 

  • Wash the greens thoroughly under cold water and dry using a salad spinner or towel.
  • Wash the greens thoroughly under cold water and dry using a salad spinner or towel.
  • Slice the cucumber, avocado, red onion, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  • Add all the ingredients to a large salad bowl, including greens and chopped veggies.
  • Pour the dressing over the top and gently toss with tongs or clean hands until evenly coated.
  • Serve immediately as a fresh side dish or light lunch.
Keyword fresh salad, green salad, healthy salad, lemon vinaigrette salad, summer salad