Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1/3 cup almonds or walnuts, chopped
- For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry the salad greens thoroughly and place them in a large bowl.
- Add the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries over the greens.
- Add sliced avocado and cucumber for texture and freshness.
- Sprinkle chopped mint and basil over the salad.
- Add chopped almonds or walnuts for crunch.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, salt, and black pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine before serving.
Notes
- Mixed greens, baby spinach, or arugula work well as the base.
- Fresh berries are best to avoid excess moisture in the salad.
- Add quinoa or chickpeas to make the salad more filling.
- Feta or goat cheese can be added for a creamy, tangy flavor.
- Sunflower or pumpkin seeds can replace nuts for extra crunch.
- Store undressed salad in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg