Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ounces mixed greens of choice
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar
- ½ shallot, finely diced (approx. 2 tablespoons)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season
- Optional add-ins: sliced cucumber, grated carrot, diced tomatoes, toasted nuts (pine nuts, pistachios, sunflower seeds), nutritional yeast (for cheese flavor if vegan)
Instructions
- Prepare the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, apple vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey/agave nectar, shallot, garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, toss mixed greens with any optional add-ins you like. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle vinaigrette over the greens and gently toss until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy fresh for maximum crunch!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg