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Mixed Greens Salad

Published on 5.30.2021 by Jen Hansard

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mixed greens

Who says a mixed greens recipe has to be boring? Not me!

Well, at least not me anymore. I used to cringe at mixed greens... yet I realized not all salads are created equal. Take this gem for instance. This mixed greens recipe is filled with a nutrient-rich leafy green base, tangy green apple, creamy avocado, and crunchy almonds. Seriously, this salad is the perfect way to fuel your body with tons of plant based goodness!

What to do with mixed greens

Making a salad that actually tastes good only takes a few key elements: fresh greens, toppings and a good dressing. As a result, the days of ranch on iceberg are over for good! Hallelujah!

Best greens for salad

Why are leafy greens good for you?

Did you know you can get not only nutrients, but also water, minerals and fiber from an awesome salad of mixed greens like this one? Obviously these are some pretty powerful plants!

According to a study done by Harvard, greens like kale, spinach and arugula are powerhouses when it comes to providing you with nutrients like Vitamin A, folate and Vitamin C - plus fiber, water and magnesium to help your digestion. Meanwhile, you just thought you were enjoying a yummy bowl of mixed greens topped with your fav homemade dressing. Go you!

mixed greens recipe

To wash or not to wash?

There is a great deal of debate on whether or not you should wash greens before using. Haven't we all been there? You show up to a friend's house for dinner, excited to get in the kitchen to help - only to be mortified to see her dump a plastic box of greens into a bowl for tonight's salad. If it's pre-washed, then is it okay? What about organic?

Turns out, if your packaging states those lovely mixed greens have been pre-washed by a company that uses GMP or "good manufacturing processes", you're good to go.

That's according to most sources, including an article published by the University of Minnesota. On the other hand, 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 ewwwie poo-ies (E. coli, etc.), chemicals and more.

After reading that, um...would you excuse me one sec while I wash up some leafy stuff for this mixed greens recipe?

strawberry dressing

How to take your salads on the go

Now, back to the reason we're here. On with the salad! The strawberry herb dressing included in the recipe below is ah-mazing. Seriously, I could drink it.

If you want these greens to travel, then you can prep your salad ahead of time in a mason jar. It's seriously so easy! Simply layer the ingredients in the mason jar, but store the (yummy, strawberry) dressing in a separate container. When you're ready to eat, pour the dressing on, give the mason jar a good shake, and enjoy!

More simple salad recipes

Does this recipe have you jonesing for more fresh ways to use those mixed greens in your fridge? Yeah, me too. If you're ready more crunch and more yummy homemade dressings, here's a list of my favs for you!

  • Pear Salad with Pomegranate
  • Hearty Mason Jar Salad
  • Healthy Taco Salad
  • Vegan Salad with Spiralized Sweet Potatoes
  • Strawberry Arugula Salad
  • Berry Salad

If you give one of these or the recipe below a taste, then let me know by rating and commenting below!

mixed greens salad

Mixed Greens Salad

4.69 from 614 votes
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This hearty 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!
Total Time4 minutes
Servings1

Ingredients

FOR SALAD:

  • 2 cups mixed greens (loosely packed)
  • ½ cup cucumber (thinly sliced)
  • ½ cup apple (green, diced)
  • ½ avocado (sliced or diced)
  • 2 tablespoon almonds (sliced)

FOR DRESSING:

  • ½ cup strawberries (diced)
  • 1 tablespoon basil (fresh, roughly chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoon lemon (juice)
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • pinch sea salt
  • pinch black pepper (ground, to taste)

Instructions

  • Arrange salad ingredients on a large plate.
  • 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

  • Sub in 2 cups of spinach or 1 cup spinach, 1 cup baby kale for 2 cups mixed greens

Nutrition (estimated)

Calories: 552kcal (28%) Carbohydrates: 39g (13%) Protein: 10g (20%) Fat: 44g (68%) Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g Monounsaturated Fat: 29g Trans Fat: 1g Sodium: 32mg (1%) Potassium: 1133mg (32%) Fiber: 14g (58%) Sugar: 17g (19%) Vitamin A: 1252IU (25%) Vitamin C: 80mg (97%) Calcium: 137mg (14%) Iron: 3mg (17%)

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Comments

  1. Cathy W

    March 22, 2022 at 11:07 pm

    4 stars
    I didnt get an email today, but went by the recipes I printed out. I thought it was a potato salad.? Anyhoo... i made it without the pickles and since we had snow, turned it into a soup! Turned out yummy!

    Reply
  2. DebB

    March 22, 2022 at 10:54 pm

    5 stars
    My favorite of the two! Loved the crunch!

    Reply
  3. Teresa Hurley

    March 22, 2022 at 10:19 pm

    5 stars
    Day 2 the Taco Salad
    Did not expect to like this salad but boy were we wrong. Hubby and I both enjoyed it , cashew cream too. So glad I joined this challenge.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 23, 2022 at 3:04 pm

      So glad you and your hubby are enjoying it.

  4. Rachel

    March 22, 2022 at 10:00 pm

    5 stars
    Loved it, and my son ate some green salad for the first time ,he’s 20 .

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 23, 2022 at 3:07 pm

      Awesome, that's so exciting!

  5. Storme

    March 22, 2022 at 9:50 pm

    1 star
    Potato salad not a hit here, hubby called it cold potatoes
    Disappointed as I thought it would be tastier, I’m not a fan of creamy potato salad & thought this might change my mind. I’ll fry it up tomorrow, hash browns will be delicious

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2022 at 9:53 pm

      Way to give it a shot!

  6. Lynn Gruber

    March 22, 2022 at 9:32 pm

    5 stars
    Great ingredients, loved the salad.

    Reply
  7. cheryl mcnulty

    March 22, 2022 at 9:04 pm

    This was so good.

    Reply
  8. Regina Tatum

    March 22, 2022 at 8:44 pm

    5 stars
    Very good salad. I made it as in the recipe but I'm allergic to walnuts so I prepared but did not eat the walnut meat. It was easy as I shopped for week one on Sunday. Had everything and just put it together. I'm taking photos but I don't see anywhere to post them.

    Reply
  9. Laura B

    March 22, 2022 at 8:36 pm

    4 stars
    Loved this recipe. Nice and simple and the best part was the amazing dressing!!

    Reply
  10. Yvette

    March 22, 2022 at 8:33 pm

    5 stars
    Yummy, yummy, yummy...healthy food for the eyes, as well as the tummy! I loved this combination of greens, fruits, and crunchy nuts...delicious. This Mixed Greens Salad is the perfect dish to kick-off the beginning of Spring! ***** 5 stars

    Reply
  11. Martha Silbaugh

    March 22, 2022 at 8:32 pm

    Since I never got an email today about day 2 and the recipe I will have to leave my review for day 2 salad here. The “Healthy Taco Salad” was hearty and I didn’t even miss real meat. The walnut meat was delicious! I liked uncovering new layers of the salad as I ate. Very good!

    Reply
    • Martha Silbaugh

      March 22, 2022 at 8:32 pm

      5 stars
      Forgot to rate the salad

  12. Roni AUDLEY

    March 22, 2022 at 8:19 pm

    5 stars
    Definitely my go to salad! The dressing is simply divine, mmm mmm mm!

    Reply
  13. Melissa C

    March 22, 2022 at 8:15 pm

    5 stars
    The Healthy Taco salad is a winner! It’s truly a spin on the traditional taco salad. All of the ingredients went well with the cashew cream. I didn’t make the walnut meat but will next time it’s taco Tuesday.

    Reply
  14. Elaina

    March 22, 2022 at 7:49 pm

    4 stars
    Healthy Tacos it was a wonderful change to our turkey tacos. Made a 2nd strawberry mixed greens today too! Thanks and looking forward to here's recipe

    Reply
  15. Terry King

    March 22, 2022 at 7:00 pm

    5 stars
    Loved this salad I would never think to but these ingredients together. Yummy

    Reply
  16. Veera

    March 22, 2022 at 6:58 pm

    5 stars
    I really enjoyed this salad with osm dressing.
    I don’t like strawberry so lil bit scared to use it but once I taste it, I said just WOWW… .
    Thank you so much for this osm recipe.

    Reply
  17. Monica Warre

    March 22, 2022 at 6:15 pm

    Loved the dressing! Dressing went well with this salad and loved the crispness of the apples and crunch of the nuts included in it. I’ll definitely be making it again!

    Reply
  18. Tracy Tidwell

    March 22, 2022 at 5:59 pm

    5 stars
    I didn't think all these strong flavors would work well together but they did.

    Reply
  19. Liz

    March 22, 2022 at 5:57 pm

    Great salad! I used blueberries instead of strawberries due to allergies and loved the sweet, yet tangy, flavor. Definitely will do this one over and over. And, I do wash all my produce, even the organic ones and prewashed ones.

    Reply
    • Liz

      March 22, 2022 at 6:07 pm

      5 stars
      Sorry, forgot to give it the 5 stars it deserves!
      BTW, how do we obtain the coupon for the Organic Girl greens? I clicked on an earlier email I received, but it only took me to the Organic Girl home page, no coupon. I have been buying Organic Girl super greens for a long time, wish they had them in the 10 ounce size, would love to save some green on the greens since everything is so expensive now.

    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2022 at 9:48 pm

      Check your email - I sent it to you! 🙂

  20. Carol Montgomery

    March 22, 2022 at 5:33 pm

    5 stars
    Very good. Lots of textures. I used arugula instead of mixed greens which would have been milder. The dressing was very good and I added the apple and avocado to it to prevent browning as I ate this salad for 2 meals. Preparing all the greens ahead of time was an excellent idea.

    Reply
    • Quishanta G.

      March 22, 2022 at 6:59 pm

      2 stars
      I was not too impressed by the Strawberry Mixed Greens. It works as a side dish, but I would add more ingredients to it for a meal.

    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2022 at 9:40 pm

      You can def bulk this up or use as a side salad! Way to go for trying it!

  21. Emily

    March 22, 2022 at 3:36 pm

    4 stars
    Loved the simpicity of the Strawberry Mixed Greens salad with the flavor punch in the dressing.

    Reply
  22. Pam

    March 22, 2022 at 3:24 pm

    3 stars
    Not enough dressing for salad but it had a great flavor. I like to toss in a bowl so more of the lettuce leaves get covered.

    Reply
  23. Tamara

    March 22, 2022 at 3:20 pm

    4 stars
    So pretty! Tasty too. Will add this to my salad arsenal.

    Reply
  24. Deena

    March 22, 2022 at 2:51 pm

    Loved this salad! It tasted a little sweet, a little tart, and fresh. This will be a great addition to my lunch rotation.

    Reply
  25. Karyl Leonard

    March 22, 2022 at 2:28 pm

    5 stars
    OMG This is my favorite! Love the crunch along with the creaminess of the cashew cream and avocado. Great blend of flavors too! I’m thinking this would be great in a lettuce wrap too!

    Reply
  26. Cheryl

    March 22, 2022 at 2:23 pm

    5 stars
    I like the salad, but I need to try it again! I the diced the apple too small, I didn’t select a very good avocado at the grocery store (too many bad spots), and I put too much basil in the dressing. So while it was pretty good, I know I can do better next time!

    Reply
  27. Wen

    March 22, 2022 at 1:38 pm

    4 stars
    Loved the ingredients in the salad. Found that the dressing needed more salt and I think I would have liked a little vinegar or more lemon...was too sweet for my taste but not a bad idea.

    Reply
  28. Karen Benson

    March 22, 2022 at 1:34 pm

    5 stars
    Awesome Salad!!!!! Love the variety of taste and textures!!! This is now on my list of go to’s!!!!!

    Reply
  29. Rhonda Williams

    March 22, 2022 at 12:57 pm

    5 stars
    This was better than I expected, we really liked it. I forgot to grab fresh basil but I had fresh parsley and mint and it was delicious. I'll make it often and swap out the fresh herbs.

    Reply
  30. Karen

    March 22, 2022 at 12:57 pm

    5 stars
    Great balance of flavors and textures. The dressing made it taste like summer!

    Reply
    • Lynn Komorny

      March 22, 2022 at 5:47 pm

      5 stars
      awesome dressing makes this salad a keeper!! love it!!!

  31. Susan Sciannella

    March 22, 2022 at 12:56 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious salad! Instead of adding the strawberries to the dressing, I sliced them and added to the salad. My husband and I enjoyed this salad!

    Reply
  32. Terry

    March 22, 2022 at 12:50 pm

    5 stars
    Wonderful salad. It was tart and sweet and tasty. I love the added ingredients as well and the dressing was sweet and yummy

    Reply
  33. Kylie R.

    March 22, 2022 at 12:18 pm

    5 stars
    I chickened out on adding mint to the dressing but it was fantastic! I might be brave enough to add it next time but even with without it this salad is great!

    Reply
  34. Debbie Roberts

    March 22, 2022 at 11:54 am

    5 stars
    This salad was easy to make. It was filling and delicious and full of good things. I made the dressing with my immersion blender.

    Reply
  35. Joyce

    March 22, 2022 at 11:25 am

    5 stars
    I really enjoyed this salad. I loved the crunchiness of the apple. I didn't like all the mixed greens, but the wonderful and amazing Strawberry dressing made everything taste better. I will definitely make the dressing again. I couldn't believe how flavorful it was.

    Reply
  36. Stacey

    March 22, 2022 at 11:14 am

    4 stars
    Tasty and simple. A light salad with just the right amount of sweetness. This will be perfect for the warm Summer months when we stay outside more.

    Reply
  37. Tammy

    March 22, 2022 at 10:21 am

    5 stars
    Delicious dressing with the combination of basil and strawberry! It definitely benefits from added salt to make the flavor pop. Will be an awesome summer salad.

    Reply
    • Ray Gray

      March 22, 2022 at 10:48 am

      5 stars
      I am enjoying making my own dressing. This has really been an awesome experience to be able to supplement what I buy in a way that I could never have imagined on my own.

      Thank you so much for sharing the awesome recipes.

  38. Niki Harry

    March 22, 2022 at 9:36 am

    Didn't have time to comment last night but I had it for dinner. It was absolutely delicious! I love fruit mixed with salad - right up my alley!

    Reply
  39. Gina

    March 22, 2022 at 9:29 am

    5 stars
    What a delicious spring salad! My husband and I both enjoyed. I thought there was still a little flavor missing…I couldn’t exactly pinpoint it, but maybe some fresh strawberries on top or maybe it was a little Dijon mustard in the dressing. Regardless, the salad says Spring!

    Reply
  40. Jo Ann

    March 22, 2022 at 9:08 am

    4 stars
    I made the salad on Mon but it was too much basil in the salad dressing for me but will try again when my home grown basil is ready to be picked.

    Reply
  41. Szilvia

    March 22, 2022 at 8:56 am

    5 stars
    Delicious salad. Never tried a sweet, strawberry-based dressing before, but I loved it. Will definitely make it again.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2022 at 3:04 pm

      Awesome, glad you enjoyed it!

  42. Mark Standing

    March 22, 2022 at 8:49 am

    5 stars
    The apple is what really sets this salad apart. I love the tang with the leafy greens!!!!

    Reply
  43. Alex

    March 22, 2022 at 8:38 am

    5 stars
    This was a very refreshing salad and loved the dressing! Will be making this again!

    Reply
  44. Susan

    March 22, 2022 at 8:28 am

    5 stars
    Loved this salad will be making it again

    Reply
  45. Connie Green

    March 22, 2022 at 8:22 am

    5 stars
    I love this dressing! I will be using it on other salads and veggie mixes in the future. The salad was also quite good. I added a few chopped green onion tops.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2022 at 3:04 pm

      Yummy!

  46. Cindy

    March 22, 2022 at 8:20 am

    3 stars
    The dressing was the best part but I will only use half the amount of Basil next time. (Maybe I don’t know how to measure herbs because I stuffed the tablespoon.). And I think I will not use avocado (I love avocado but it did not add anything to this recipe) or cucumber (the crunch factor that cucumbers usually add was lost in the apples) next time I make this salad. Like others have said, the star is the dressing.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2022 at 3:03 pm

      Feel free to make adjustments next time. When I measure herbs I just loosely pack them.

  47. Terry (Teresa) D.

    March 22, 2022 at 8:12 am

    4 stars
    This was an easy salad to make. I couldn’t find fresh basil at the supermarket because it was sold out and I didn’t have time to to another one so had to use dried for the dressing. The dressing was light and refreshing and complimented the salad. I made it for dinner for my boyfriend who felt it was missing something, like maybe Gorgonzola cheese. I must admit he may have been right, but it is still a salad I would eat again.

    Reply
  48. Krista

    March 22, 2022 at 7:07 am

    5 stars
    Such a delightfully refreshing meal, just love the dressing!

    Reply
  49. Lisa Fitzpatrick

    March 22, 2022 at 6:50 am

    5 stars
    This is a keeper. It is simple and light. I love the fresh strawberry dressing, that takes only a few minutes to blend up. The avocado makes for a great protein and apples add an extra crunch. I added in a few more strawberries to the salad as well.

    Reply
  50. Belinda Robertson

    March 22, 2022 at 6:32 am

    5 stars
    Loved the salad dressing!!! I’m trying this challenge because I need new salad recipes. My family loved this salad.

    Reply
  51. Jamie

    March 22, 2022 at 6:24 am

    5 stars
    The dressing for this salad is amazing! The strawberry and basil combination is so fresh. Husband loves it as well. Really happy I found this challenge and recipes.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2022 at 2:02 pm

      Glad you are enjoying it.

  52. Jennifer Leinhos

    March 22, 2022 at 6:05 am

    4 stars
    This salad was quite fun with the strawberry dressing, the apples and the avocado. A little added crunch from the cucumber was great. I added chunks of cheddar cheese just for fun. Not sure if so that again, but it was good.

    Reply
  53. Lynn

    March 22, 2022 at 3:19 am

    5 stars
    Salad was delicious even though my avocados were not ripe enough to include. The strawberry dressing was very aromatic and tasty. I look forward to having this again with the avocados which should make it even better.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2022 at 2:02 pm

      Yes, sometimes avocados can be tricky to have ripe at just the right time. When I buy them, I leave them on the counter until they are just a little soft. Then I move them to the refrigerator where they stay good for a couple weeks or more.

  54. Darcy J

    March 22, 2022 at 2:55 am

    5 stars
    Such an easy and delicious meal!

    Reply
  55. Cindi Simmons

    March 22, 2022 at 2:48 am

    5 stars
    What a delicious salad recipe. My entire family enjoyed the strawberry dressing!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2022 at 1:58 pm

      Family salad times are the best!

  56. Tammy Uyeda

    March 22, 2022 at 2:37 am

    5 stars
    This is Spring in your mouth if you could eat it! Bright, fresh flavours in a light and lively salad that would be great on its own or beside chicken, fish or soup as a pair. Delicious!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2022 at 1:58 pm

      You took the words out of my mouth! Great idea with paring it with other things.

  57. Kristina Mercado

    March 22, 2022 at 2:36 am

    The strawberry basil dressing has to be my new favorite. This is the perfect spring salad. Everything was so crisp and fresh. It felt very light but at the same time very filling . Recommending this to friends and family.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2022 at 1:57 pm

      Thanks for recommending this salad to others!

  58. Alice Johnson

    March 22, 2022 at 2:33 am

    5 stars
    I love this salad, but I really needed a few strawberries in the salad itself, so I sliced a few and added them to the green base. The dressing is surprisingly refreshing! I will make this again!

    Reply
  59. Meagan

    March 22, 2022 at 2:31 am

    4 stars
    This salad is delicious. All my family loved it! I’m rating 1 less only because I feel the dressing, although so good, could be a tad more acidic. I may add a splash of balsamic and enhance those strawberries more.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2022 at 1:57 pm

      Yummy idea!

  60. Maura

    March 22, 2022 at 2:12 am

    5 stars
    Beautiful simple salad with an amazing dressing. Added a pinch of blue cheese, a few red onion rings and a tablespoon of candied walnuts, so good!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2022 at 1:56 pm

      I might just have to try that myself next time.

  61. Monica

    March 22, 2022 at 2:03 am

    5 stars
    Excellent! My husband enjoyed too, so ding ding ding ding - a winner! He's usually resistant to anything new and different, so what a nice surprise! I forgot to take a picture, but it was a nice looking salad too. I think he may be signed on with doing this challenge with me!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2022 at 1:56 pm

      That's so awesome that he enjoyed it as well!

  62. Stefanie

    March 22, 2022 at 1:31 am

    4 stars
    This salad tastes so good! I love the blend of veggies and fruit and the dressing adds so much flavor. This is a delicious way to enjoy a salad for lunch or dinner and a delicious and satisfying meal.

    Reply
  63. CATHERINE READ

    March 22, 2022 at 1:00 am

    5 stars
    This was a yummy salad! I loved the dressing and it was easy to make. Maybe a tad too much dressing for this recipe so next time I will save some of it for another day. I love that the dressing was creamy and rich. Even my husband liked it! I will make this salad again- it was pretty easy and I usually have these ingredients on hand.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2022 at 1:55 pm

      I love having left over dressing for a salad on another day!

  64. June

    March 22, 2022 at 12:59 am

    5 stars
    Loved the strawberry with basil dressing. I usually don’t use added oils so I got creative with ways to add some “thickening” to imitate what olive oil does in a dressing. A touch of oil-less humus and some precooked sweet potato added a light texture without changing the flavor. Love to build a salad with leftover veggies. This great dressing adds a spring freshness to raw and lightly cooked vegetables.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2022 at 1:55 pm

      That's a great idea, way to make the salad totally you. Keep rawkin it!

  65. Susan

    March 22, 2022 at 12:57 am

    5 stars
    The dressing is easy to make and DELICIOUS!!!!! Salad ingredients are good. I subbed celery for cucumber and it worked. Excellent recipe.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2022 at 1:53 pm

      I love the idea of subbing in celery for cucumbers.

    • Patricia

      March 22, 2022 at 3:43 pm

      5 stars
      I really liked the salad but I made a few changes. My husband doesn’t like avocado so I changed it up a bit. I added a cold cooked beet and also sprinkled feta on top. The beet and apple went well together along with the feta.

  66. Kristin Wheeler

    March 22, 2022 at 12:37 am

    5 stars
    So good my 14 and 13 year olds ate this without a question! The dressing is so tasty and easy to make that we will be making this regularly. The almonds gave a great crunch.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2022 at 1:53 pm

      So glad the kiddos are lovin it as well!

  67. Elizabeth

    March 22, 2022 at 12:37 am

    5 stars
    Very good I love it

    Reply
  68. Stephanie P

    March 22, 2022 at 12:36 am

    5 stars
    Delicious! Loved all the crunch from the almonds, apples, and cucumbers. I really enjoyed the strawberry dressing, for which I used thawed frozen strawberries, since they’re out of season in Ohio. The basil added a nice herby touch!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2022 at 1:52 pm

      Frozen strawberries are perfect in this recipe. Way to be resourceful!

  69. Jeanmarie Funke

    March 22, 2022 at 12:34 am

    5 stars
    I loved all of the medley of flavors in this salad! There was absolutely nothing boring about it! I love strawberries and the only thing I would change for the next time is cut down on the amount of basil because for me it overpowered the strawberry taste in the dressing. Overall very easy, delicious and filling.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2022 at 1:52 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it. That's a great note for next time.

  70. Eunice

    March 22, 2022 at 12:33 am

    4 stars
    The salad and dressing tasted good. There seemed to be quite a lot of dressing compared to the amount of salad.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2022 at 1:50 pm

      Glad you liked the salad. Feel free to adjust the amount of dressing to your liking.

  71. Tami

    March 22, 2022 at 12:24 am

    5 stars
    Loved this salad! The strawberries in the dressing gave it just the right amount of sweet. I also enjoyed the crunch from the almond slices!

    Reply
  72. Julie

    March 22, 2022 at 12:19 am

    4 stars
    I really liked the mixed greens salad. I added arugula to my greens. I was surprised how well the strawberry vinegrette mixed with the avocado. I think the crunchy apple made it all come together. I did add feta cheese to balance the salad to a sweet and salty flavor.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2022 at 1:49 pm

      That's a great idea, I bet it was tasty.

  73. Kimberly

    March 22, 2022 at 12:15 am

    5 stars
    I really enjoyed the combination of ingredients in this salad, and the dressing was delicious!

    Reply
  74. Sue Garrard

    March 22, 2022 at 12:10 am

    5 stars
    I really enjoy this first salad. I don't eat enough salads because they are boring but this one was really fun. As I was eating it I thought that if I made my salads more like this I would eat them more often. It was very filling and fun to eat. I've been wanting to try some new dressings also. I will make this one again.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2022 at 1:48 pm

      So glad you enjoyed this salad! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on the remaining recipes.

  75. Ronda

    March 22, 2022 at 12:09 am

    4 stars
    This salad makes a lovely and easy dinner. The strawberries in the dressing add a nice touch. All my favorite salads have some kind of crunch and the almond slices were perfect. I plan to add this one to my regular salad rotation list.

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    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2022 at 1:47 pm

      Awesome news that it made your regular salad rotation list!

  76. Barbara Wagner

    March 22, 2022 at 12:04 am

    5 stars
    The strawberry dressing on this salad really surprised us. We were leery of it...
    It tasted fantastic!! A very nice surprise!

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    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2022 at 1:46 pm

      So glad you're trying new things!

  77. joan

    March 21, 2022 at 11:57 pm

    4 stars
    this salad is great-I wouldn't thought for putting the strawberries into the dressing-it makes it so sweet. I can't add the oil -don't do well like fats like that-nuts, avocados are fine. Had it as a side dish with my curried lentil/rice dish.
    Thanks for included this salad.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2022 at 1:45 pm

      Strawberries can instantly add a bit of sweetness without overdoing it!

  78. Kathy Grayson

    March 21, 2022 at 11:56 pm

    5 stars
    I was pleasantly surprised at how good the strawberry vinaigrette was and how well the seasonings came together. The salad components were an interesting combination but was bursting with flavor and different textures. I will definitely be making this again.

    Reply
  79. Stephanie Corley

    March 21, 2022 at 11:56 pm

    5 stars
    Fantastic! All the ingredients came together so well. And the dressing….Yummy!! This salad will be added to my staple.

    Reply
  80. Alison

    March 21, 2022 at 11:54 pm

    5 stars
    The dressing was delicious, and the salad had great texture with the almonds and cucumbers.

    Reply
  81. Julie

    March 21, 2022 at 11:54 pm

    4 stars
    Delicious salad. I was surprised how well the strawberry vinegrette went with the salad. The crunchy apple balanced well with the avocado and greens. I like the peppery taste of arugula so I added some and added feta cheese for a salty balance to the sweet.

    Reply
  82. Linnea Conely

    March 21, 2022 at 11:53 pm

    4 stars
    Used tahini instead of olive oil. Nice flavor.

    Reply
  83. Annie H

    March 21, 2022 at 11:49 pm

    4 stars
    Good salad. Not a favorite but it was good.

    Reply
  84. Dani

    March 21, 2022 at 11:44 pm

    3 stars
    My boyfriend and I worked together to prepare this salad the night before; he enjoyed it for lunch the next day while I've been finishing a complete master cleanse. He said he thought the flavor combination of cucumbers and green apples seemed odd, though it worked well in the salad. He also said the green apple's sweetness really complemented the other flavors. He finally said the dressing was good and mentioned using it with other salads.

    Reply
  85. Michaelea

    March 21, 2022 at 11:39 pm

    5 stars
    This was a yummy salad! Definitely making it again.

    Reply
  86. Maureen C

    March 21, 2022 at 11:37 pm

    5 stars
    This salad was amazing ! I love avocado and strawberries so this was right up my alley. I must confess - I added extra sliced strawberries to the salad. The apple added a nice crunch.

    Reply
  87. Jessica Cicero

    March 21, 2022 at 11:32 pm

    4 stars
    Salad was great. Especially the bites with the green apples. The dressing could have been a little sweeter, but still very good.

    Reply
  88. Jennifer Alexander

    March 21, 2022 at 11:25 pm

    5 stars
    Family approved! The dressing is absolutely delicious! I substituted diced strawberries on the salad for those who don’t like cucumbers.

    Reply
  89. Anitra Hutcherson

    March 21, 2022 at 11:16 pm

    5 stars
    This salad was so good, I was actually shocked that I made it myself. I did way my greens even though they were pre-washed triple washed. I made it as directed so now I can play with it a bit. Off to a great start.

    Reply
  90. Kathleen Glenn

    March 21, 2022 at 11:15 pm

    4 stars
    I really liked the dressing after it sat for an hour in the fridge. It smelled interesting right after I made it, but after melding…smelled yummy. This was a very bright and refreshing salad. I’m looking forward to having it often. Next time I’m adding some chicken.

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  91. mary ellen raymond

    March 21, 2022 at 11:12 pm

    Liked this one -very fresh tasting and like the mixed greens! I often make a salad very similar to this, except use toasted walnuts and oranges and if time is short, I use coconut aminos as dressing. Thanks for a new idea.

    Reply
  92. Yared

    March 21, 2022 at 11:08 pm

    5 stars
    I have never made dressing using strawberry or any fruit for that matter (except lemon and lime).

    This was fun to make and delicious to eat. I think I will definitely make this a dressing that I pre-make and store for few days.

    Thank you.

    Reply
  93. AlaskaOrBust

    March 21, 2022 at 11:06 pm

    We liked the apple and avocado combo but either the tartness of the strawberries or the basil threw off the dressing for us.

    Reply
  94. Rosemary Oestreich

    March 21, 2022 at 10:58 pm

    5 stars
    This is a great salad. I enjoyed the crunchiness and the dressing was amazing. It was easy and quick to make.

    Reply
  95. Linda

    March 21, 2022 at 10:54 pm

    4 stars
    It was fun to make up this strawberry dressing! Something I’ve always wanted to do was try different dressing recipes, but never have. I can’t quite decide how much I really like it. I will have to try more another time.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2022 at 1:44 pm

      It's always a good day when you have fun in the kitchen!

  96. Lacy

    March 21, 2022 at 10:49 pm

    5 stars
    Great salad. The dressing was wonderful with the strawberries. The apples added a great flavor to it.

    Reply
    • Dianne Yokeley

      March 22, 2022 at 1:06 pm

      5 stars
      This is a delicious spring and summer salad. A great mixture of tastes and textures. The dressing is the perfect mix of sweet and tangy to complement the salad. So good!

  97. Danielle

    March 21, 2022 at 10:48 pm

    5 stars
    A beautiful salad. The dressing is so delicious. Both the salad and dressing were easy to put together. Love it.

    Reply
  98. Michelle

    March 21, 2022 at 10:45 pm

    5 stars
    I LOVED the salad ESPECIALLY the dressing. All the flavors and textures were perfect.

    Reply
    • Darlene Snead

      March 21, 2022 at 11:14 pm

      4 stars
      I enjoyed making and eating mixed green salad. It was full of colors as well as flavors. I love strawberries so the dressing was tasty and had the perfect balance on top of the salad.

  99. KAREN BALDWIN

    March 21, 2022 at 10:45 pm

    5 stars
    This is going to be my go-to salad dressing all summer maybe even for the next ten days. I loved it!!

    Reply
  100. Wilma

    March 21, 2022 at 10:40 pm

    5 stars
    This is a quick and easy salad. The dressing was easy to make and tasted great.

    Reply
    • Veronica Brewer

      March 21, 2022 at 10:48 pm

      4 stars
      This was so easy to make and so tasty! The ingredients really balanced each other out and the fresh basil gave me hope summer is on the way. My son enjoyed it and he is not a salad guy. Thanks!

    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2022 at 1:43 pm

      Yes, this salad tastes like summer!

    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2022 at 1:40 pm

      Glad you enjoyed it!

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