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Easy Healthy Salad Recipe

This vibrant and easy healthy salad recipe is packed with fresh veggies, plant-based protein, and a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette. It’s quick to make, loaded with color, and full of flavor—perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or wholesome meal. Great for meal prep, weight loss goals, or simply enjoying a refreshing bowl of real food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Salad:
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup cucumber diced
  • ¼ cup shredded carrots
  • ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ avocado sliced
  • ½ cup canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons feta cheese optional
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
For the Lemon Vinaigrette:
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Prepare the ingredients: Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly. Chop the lettuce, slice the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, shred the carrots, slice the onions, and prepare the avocado.
  2. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl or plate, lay the lettuce and spinach as the base. Top with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, red onion, avocado slices, and chickpeas.
  3. Add cheese and herbs: Sprinkle the feta cheese (if using), parsley, and dill over the salad.
  4. Make the vinaigrette: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
  5. Dress the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently if desired.
  6. Serve immediately or store the components separately for later use.