Description
A collection of vibrant and nutritious salads that serve as complete main dishes, perfect for a healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil, parsley, or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, avocado, chickpeas, feta cheese, red onion, and olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite ingredients like grilled chicken, shrimp, or nuts.
- This salad can be prepped in advance; just keep the dressing separate until serving.
- For added flavor, marinate the chickpeas in the dressing for a few hours before adding to the salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 15
Keywords: healthy dinner salads, easy salad recipes, complete main dish salads, fresh salads, vegetarian dinner ideas