Mixed Greens Salad
Servings: 1
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!
Ingredients
FOR SALAD:
- 2 cups mixed greens loosely packed
- ½ cup cucumber thinly sliced
- ½ green apple diced
- ½ avocado sliced
- 2 tbsp sliced almonds
FOR DRESSING:
- ½ cup strawberries diced
- 1 tbsp basil fresh, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp 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
- Swap mixed greens with the leafy greens of your choice.
- Lemon Vinaigrette would also be delicious on this recipe.
- Add the nuts or seeds of your choice for more healthy fats + protein.
Nutrition
Calories: 425kcal, Carbohydrates: 41g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 29g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 19g, Sodium: 32mg, Potassium: 1105mg, Fiber: 14g, Sugar: 20g, Vitamin A: 1269IU, Vitamin C: 83mg, Calcium: 116mg, Iron: 2mg