Why Make This Recipe
Love Green Salad is a fresh and vibrant dish that brightens any meal. It is easy to make, packed with nutrients, and suitable for everyone. This salad is perfect as a side or a main dish. If you want to eat healthy or add more greens to your diet, this recipe is a great choice!
How to Make Love Green Salad
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of mixed greens (like spinach, arugula, or lettuce)
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup of red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup of feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Start by washing the mixed greens under cold water. Drain them well.
- In a large bowl, add the mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, avocado, and red onion.
- If you like cheese, sprinkle the feta cheese over the top.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to combine.
- Serve right away for the freshest taste.
How to Serve Love Green Salad
Love Green Salad can be served as a side dish with grilled meats, or you can enjoy it as a light lunch on its own. It pairs well with crusty bread or whole grain crackers. For an added touch, top it with nuts or seeds for some crunch.
How to Store Love Green Salad
If you have leftovers, store the salad in an airtight container in the fridge. To keep the greens fresh, do not add the dressing until you are ready to eat. It is best to consume it within 1-2 days.
Tips to Make Love Green Salad
- Use fresh, crisp greens for the best flavor.
- Feel free to swap out ingredients based on what you have. You can add carrots, radishes, or even fruits like strawberries.
- For a heartier version, add grilled chicken or chickpeas.
Variation
You can make this salad with different dressings, such as balsamic vinaigrette or ranch dressing, to change the flavor. Adding different cheese types like goat cheese or parmesan can also create a new taste!
FAQs
1. Can I make Love Green Salad ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the ingredients ahead of time but keep the dressing separate until you’re ready to serve.
2. Is this salad vegan?
Yes, Love Green Salad can easily be made vegan by omitting the feta cheese.
3. Can I use frozen vegetables?
Fresh vegetables work best for this salad, but if you prefer frozen, make sure to thaw and drain them properly first.
Love Green Salad
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A fresh and vibrant salad that is perfect as a side or a main dish, packed with nutrients and flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of mixed greens (like spinach, arugula, or lettuce)
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup of red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup of feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the mixed greens under cold water and drain well.
- In a large bowl, add the mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, avocado, and red onion.
- If desired, sprinkle feta cheese over the top.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to combine.
- Serve right away for the freshest taste.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh, crisp greens. Feel free to swap out ingredients based on available options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
