Everything Green Spring Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
This vibrant Everything Green Spring Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette is a refreshing and healthy dish perfect for any occasion. It combines a variety of fresh green vegetables with a zesty, aromatic dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head butter lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup arugula
- 1/2 cup English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the butter lettuce, spinach, arugula, cucumber, sugar snap peas, chives, and torn basil leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, white wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or fish for a more substantial meal.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle with toasted nuts or seeds.
- Prepare the vinaigrette ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg