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Simple Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

When a meal needs something extra, consider this your go-to side. Fresh greens and vegetables dressed in a simple lemon vinaigrette pair with just about any meal. Ready in just 10 minutes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 (side salads)
Calories: 168 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

DRESSING
  • 3-4 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup good quality olive oil (or extra virgin)
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 pinch each salt and black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp minced shallot (optional)
SALAD
  • 5 oz organic mixed greens
  • 1/4 cup Baby tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallot or red onion
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate arils or dried fruit (optional)
  • 1 pinch each salt and pepper
  • 2 Tbsp toasted pepitas or sunflower seeds

Instructions

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  1. First prepare dressing by adding all ingredients to a mixing bowl (or small blender) and whisking (or blending) to fully combine. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more maple syrup for sweetness, lemon for acidity, or salt or pepper to taste. Set aside.
  2. Prepare salad by adding greens to a serving bowl or platter and topping with baby tomatoes, shallot or onion, carrots, pomegranate arils or dried fruit (optional), a pinch of salt and pepper, and toasted pepitas or sunflower seeds.
  3. Add dressing to the salad and toss to coat, or serve on the side. Best when fresh. Store salad separate from dressing if keeping for later use. Will keep in the refrigerator up to 2-3 days. Store dressing in the refrigerator 3-4 days. The oil can harden when cold, so let set out for a few minutes to warm and shake well to reincorporate before serving leftovers.

Notes

  • *Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with lesser amount of lemon juice and without optional ingredients.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1side salads Calories 168 (8%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 2.1g (4%) Fat 15.5g (24%) Saturated Fat 2.2g (11%) Sodium 59mg (2%) Fiber 1.8g (7%) Sugar 3.3g (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4(side salads)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 168

% Daily Value*

Serving 1side salads
Calories 168 8%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 2.1g 4%
Fat 15.5g 24%
Saturated Fat 2.2g 11%
Sodium 59mg 2%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Sugar 3.3g 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.