Glowing Green Salad (Printable)

Vibrant salad with crisp greens, hydrating vegetables, and zesty vinaigrette perfect for healthy meals.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

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. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in 15 minutes with zero cooking, just beautiful knife work and whisking.
  • Tastes better the moment you make it, unlike some salads that wilt before you sit down.
  • Works as a light lunch, side dish, or the foundation for adding grilled protein.
  • Every vegetable brings something different—crunch, hydration, sweetness—so it never feels boring.
02 -
  • Over-tossing wilts your greens faster than anything else—treat them gently, like you're inviting them to dance rather than forcing them into submission.
  • Make your vinaigrette first and let it sit while you prep vegetables, which gives the flavors time to marry and makes the final toss more effective.
03 -
  • Chill your bowl before adding greens—this small step keeps everything crisp longer and makes the whole experience feel fresher.
  • Make extra vinaigrette and keep it in a jar; it becomes more flavorful after a day and works beautifully on grains, roasted vegetables, or anything else that needs brightness.
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