Everything Spring Green Salad with Basil Lemon Vinaigrette
Dive into the vibrant flavors of spring with this Everything Spring Green Salad. Featuring a delightful mix of fresh greens and a zesty basil lemon vinaigrette, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with essential nutrients. Perfect for picnics, light lunches, or as a refreshing side dish, it can be prepared in just 20 minutes. Enjoy the burst of flavor from seasonal vegetables while keeping your meals light and healthy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry mixed greens thoroughly. Tear larger leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice cucumber, cherry tomatoes, radishes, and red onion.
- In a blender, combine basil leaves, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix all prepared vegetables and greens. Drizzle half of the dressing over the top.
- Toss gently until well coated. Adjust dressing as desired.
- Serve immediately on plates or in bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 200g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg