Simple Green Salad Recipe
A fresh and vibrant simple green salad featuring crisp romaine, baby spinach, cucumbers, radishes, and creamy avocado, topped with toasted pumpkin seeds and a tangy homemade vinaigrette. Ready in just 15 minutes, this healthy salad makes a perfect side or light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 small heads romaine lettuce
- 2 cups packed baby spinach
- 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 4 large radishes, sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- ¼ cup toasted pumpkin seeds (or sunflower seeds)
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: Rinse and dry the romaine lettuce and baby spinach. Chop the romaine and place it along with the baby spinach in a large mixing bowl or divide into four bowls for individual servings. Add the sliced Persian cucumbers, green onions, radishes, and diced avocado on top.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk or shake well until the dressing is emulsified and smooth.
- Toss and Serve: Pour the dressing evenly over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to coat all components thoroughly. Sprinkle the toasted pumpkin seeds over the top. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh crisp textures and flavors.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast the pumpkin seeds lightly in a dry pan before adding.
- You can substitute sunflower seeds if pumpkin seeds are unavailable.
- Feel free to add fresh herbs like parsley or dill for added freshness.
- To make it vegan, ensure the mustard does not contain honey.
- This salad is best served fresh and does not store well once dressed.
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