Glowing Green Salad (Printable)

Crisp mixed greens with hydrating vegetables and zesty vinaigrette for a refreshing healthy meal.

# 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

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine 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 vinaigrette over salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Sprinkle with pumpkin or sunflower seeds if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's the kind of salad you can throw together in less time than it takes to order takeout, yet it feels thoughtful and intentional.
  • Every bite stays crisp because there's no heavy dressing or wilting ingredients—it's pure refreshment in a bowl.
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad more than a few minutes before eating—I learned this the hard way when I prepped one for lunch and it turned into a sad, wilted pile by noon.
  • Cutting your vegetables consistently thin makes an enormous difference; thicker pieces feel clunky and separate, while thin slices integrate into something cohesive and graceful.
03 -
  • Keep your salad bowl in the freezer for ten minutes before assembling if you want everything to stay as cold and crisp as possible.
  • The difference between a forgettable salad and a memorable one often comes down to seasoning—taste your vinaigrette alone before dressing the salad, and adjust until it makes your eyes widen slightly.
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