Description
A refreshing blend of vibrant greens, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy herb dressing, this salad is perfect for any meal or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly.
- Dice the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes; set aside.
- In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, basil, and parsley. Whisk until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the greens with cucumbers and tomatoes. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to coat.
- Fold in avocado just before serving to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Customize your salad by adding ingredients like roasted chickpeas or nuts for added crunch.
- For maximum freshness, store the salad without dressing until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg