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Salad needs to be exciting for me to want to eat it. This strawberry mixed greens salad ticks all the boxes with a bit of crunch + lots of strawberry sweetness. Don’t be intimidated by the fact that it has a combination of leafy greens… these greens all have different flavors that come together for a tasty lunch. Plus, you can buy them all at once since most grocery stores sell “mixed greens.”

According to a study done by Harvard, greens like kale, spinach and arugula are powerhouses when it comes to providing you with Vitamin A, folate and Vitamin C, plus fiber, water and magnesium to help your digestion.

Mixed greens salad topped with a strawberry dressing.

How to Make Mixed Greens Salad

This mixed greens salad recipe is filled with these greens, plus tangy green apple, creamy avocado, and crunchy almonds. Seriously, this salad is the perfect meal when your sweet tooth comes calling and you’re trying to eat healthy.

1. Wash and dry greens

A recent study done by Consumer Reports says that we should all be washing any produce that comes into our cooking spaces, whether “pre-washed”, organic or otherwise. This is because even those mixed greens carefully washed by well meaning producers can still contain contaminants from E. coli, chemicals and more.

2. Chop apples, avocado and cucumber

I like to chop them all into bite-size pieces (the smaller, the better).

3. Make the Strawberry viniagarette

Combine dressing ingredients in a high-speed blender or food processor and puree into the best dressing you’ve ever had with mixed greens.

4. prepare the plate

Add the mixed greens first, and then toppings to the plate. Drizzle dressing on top and enjoy!

Jar of strawberry dressing.

Make-Ahead Salad Tip

If you want this salad for work, prep it all in a mason jar. It’s seriously so easy! Simply layer the ingredients in the mason jar. Keep the strawberry dressing in a separate container until time to eat. When you’re ready to eat, pour the dressing on top, give the mason jar a good shake, and enjoy!

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Strawberry Mixed Greens Salad

This hearty strawberry mixed greens salad is a great way to load up on several servings worth of fiber-rich veggies + fruit. This dressing is full of flavors that are sure to delight your taste buds while keeping your body fueled + satisfied!
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Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Serves: 2 servings
Author: Jen Hansard

Ingredients 

  • 4 cup spring mix greens loosely packed
  • 1 cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 green apple diced
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds

Dressing

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Instructions 

  • Arrange salad ingredients on plates.
  • Puree the dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Drizzle some of the dressing over salad (you may not need all of it). Eat immediately.

Notes

  • Swap mixed greens with the leafy greens of your choice.
  • Oil-free? Omit the olive oil. It’ll still be delicious and less caloric.
  • Lemon Vinaigrette would also be delicious on this recipe.
  • Add the nuts or seeds of your choice for more healthy fats + protein.

Nutrition

Calories: 462 kcal | Carbohydrates: 38 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 35 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24 g | Sodium: 13 mg | Potassium: 1016 mg | Fiber: 13 g | Sugar: 21 g | Vitamin A: 378 IU | Vitamin C: 67 mg | Calcium: 93 mg | Iron: 2 mg

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mixed Greens Salad

Can I make this salad with a different dressing?

Yes! If you have a favorite dressing, feel free to swap out my Strawberry Vinaigrette. Yet I do encourage you to make it one time like this because it’s out-of-this-world delicious!

Can I swap mixed greens for baby spinach?

You sure can. You can swap it for any leafy green you prefer or have on hand. You might check out our Leafy Greens Guide for more inspiration.

What’s the point of the sliced almonds?

In all my salads, I try and use some sorta nuts, seeds or protein to help me stay full. A salad is typically a meal for me, which means it needs a variety of fiber, healthy fats, protein and carbs to keep me full until the next meal.

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  2. 5 stars
    I liked the combination of strawberries and basil. This salad had a lot of nice textures.

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  4. 4 stars
    Love the idea of greens and all the green colors, avo, cukes, and I added broccoli and green onion, left out the granny smith though. May try the dressing when my blender is in better shape but have not added maple syrup to salad dressing before. Used green goddess dressing to keep with the theme. Thanks. This is a fun way to do something healthy.

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    1. Yum to the Strawberry dressing! I am pretty tired of oil & vinegar

  5. 5 stars
    The Strawberry Mixed Greens salad was a perfect lunch for our Cali warm (80)degree weather. Cant wait to try tmrw’s healthy Taco salad!

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  6. 5 stars
    This dressing is easy and delicious! Even my spouse, who is a vinegar or dry salad only person, thought this was great and asked where I got the recipe. I did not have almonds on hand when I first made this salad, so I substituted a super seeds mix and it was still great. I will make this often in the future.

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    1. I also used superseeds on mine, instead of almonds. I worked out really well.

  8. 4 stars
    I do love a good salad. I’m just not real creative. So to have this recipe was refreshing. The dressing will be a regular for me.

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  9. 5 stars
    I really enjoyed this salad. It was very refreshing. The dressing was delicious. I did not have an avocado but will try this salad again with the avocado.

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  10. 5 stars
    Loved making the salad and it is my first time making the dressing at home.super easy and absolutely the best salad dressing i have ever eaten. I am super excited to learn and make tomorriws salad. So i glad i joined the challenge

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  12. 5 stars
    The basil in the dressing adds a layer of flavor that I love in this salad. I added strawberries to the mixed greens, apple and cucumbers because I love their sweetness. Another win for SGS!

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  13. 5 stars
    This salad was definitely different for me. My husband kept making disgusted faces with some of the ingredients I was putting into the dressing. It turned out to be a very good salad and we ate a large serving of it as our dinner instead of having it as a side dish 🙂

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    1. Sounds like it ended up as a win for both of you! Yay!

  15. 3 stars
    This was very good. I even got my daughter to try it. I will make it again, but will add 1/2 cup of blueberries…yummy.

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  16. 5 stars
    I mixed up the dressing earlier in the day, which made this salad come together quickly. The star of this salad is the dressing – strawberry and basil is a wonderful spring combination.

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  17. 4 stars
    Overall a delicious salad, but I felt it lacked something-maybe richness?…I think I will add cheese or chicken with a drizzle of olive oil next time

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  18. 5 stars
    Delicious and healthy! The strawberry salad dressing is easy to make and tastes delicious! I used fruit in the salad itself, along with slivered almonds. This is perfect for a party. I will be serving this again soon!

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