Glowing Green Salad (Printable)

Crisp mixed greens with hydrating vegetables in a zesty light vinaigrette

# What You'll Need:

→ Greens

01 - 6 cups mixed baby greens (spinach, arugula, kale, or romaine)

→ Hydrating Vegetables

02 - 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup celery, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup green bell pepper, julienned
05 - 1 cup zucchini, thinly sliced
06 - 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

→ Vinaigrette

07 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Add-ins

13 - 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds for crunch

# Steps:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cucumber, celery, bell pepper, zucchini, and parsley.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
03 - Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Sprinkle with pumpkin or sunflower seeds if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, so you can have lunch ready before you even feel hungry.
  • The vinaigrette is so balanced that you won't miss any heavy creams or complicated sauces.
  • Your body actually feels energized after eating it, not sluggish or guilty.
  • It's the kind of salad that tastes even better the next day as the flavors get friendlier with each other.
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad more than a few minutes before eating it, or the greens will start collapsing like they've given up on life.
  • The ratio of oil to acid in the vinaigrette is what makes this sing—too much oil and it's slick, too much acid and it's harsh, but balanced they're a love song to simplicity.
03 -
  • Chill your serving bowl for five minutes before assembling, and the salad will stay crisp and cool for longer.
  • Buy greens that still look alive and perky rather than tired and wet, because they're the foundation of everything else that follows.
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