Description
Crisp Mediterranean Green Salad brings refreshing flavors straight from coastal kitchens, combining vibrant ingredients with zesty dressing. Tangy herbs and crunchy vegetables create a perfect light meal that will delight your palate with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 cups mixed greens or lettuce
- 1 cucumber
- 1/4 red onion
Protein and Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup crumbled bacon or bacon bits
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Gather fresh crisp greens and slice ingredients into uniform pieces for balanced texture and visual appeal.
- Combine dressing components in a sealed container, vigorously shaking for 15-20 seconds until ingredients emulsify and form a smooth, cohesive mixture.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, layer chopped greens as the foundational element, strategically arranging cucumber slices, thinly cut onion, crunchy sunflower seeds, and crumbled bacon for maximum flavor distribution.
- Immediately prior to presenting the salad, drizzle prepared dressing over the ingredients and gently toss using salad utensils, ensuring each component is lightly coated and flavors are thoroughly integrated.
- Transfer salad to serving dish and consume within 10-15 minutes for optimal freshness and crisp vegetable integrity.
Notes
- Chill plates and serving bowl beforehand to keep salad crisp and refreshing.
- Prep ingredients right before serving to maintain maximum crunchiness and prevent wilting.
- Customize by swapping bacon with plant-based bacon or omitting for vegetarian version.
- Store dressing separately from salad to prevent soggy greens and preserve texture until serving moment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg