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Mixed greens salad with cucumber onion and sunflower seeds.

Simple Mixed Greens Salad (GF,DF,V)

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  • Author: Cheryl Englebretson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This simple salad is so easy to make and it goes with so many different meals!


Ingredients

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For the Dressing:

  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil, extra virgin
  • 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. maple syrup (or honey, if not vegan)
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

 

For the Salad:

  • 8 cups mixed greens
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 red onion, sliced thinly (optional)
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Put all of the ingredients for the dressing in a glass measuring cup or bowl and whisk.
  2. Place the mixed greens in a large mixing bowl or serving bowl.
  3. Slice the onion and cucumber, if including. Add them to the mixed greens in the bowl.
  4. Add the dressing and toss well. Top with the sunflower seeds and any other optional ingredients before serving.

Notes

  • Add halved cherry tomatoes for additional vegetables.
  • Add some diced bacon for additional flavor and texture.
  • Turn this into a main dish by adding chicken, shrimp or steak to the salad.
  • Add some toasted pecans instead of the sunflower seeds.