A green salad is a perfect go-to snack between meals—a meal that’s not too light, but not too heavy either. It’s easy to make and you can choose the dressing based on your current mood.
If you’re craving something refreshing that’s easy to make for your next meal, here are 3 green salad recipes to try:
Mint green mix
What you need:
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4 cups fresh spinach
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1 cup sliced avocado
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1 cup sliced melon
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1/2 cup diced red peppers
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
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1 tablespoon mint apple jelly
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1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
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1 garlic clove, chopped
In a medium bowl, combine vegetable oil, mint apple jelly, white wine vinegar, and garlic to make dressing. Divide spinach leaves, avocado, and honeydew melon among 2 serving plates, then sprinkle with paprika and mint leaves. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss and serve.
Tropical Twist Green Salad
What you need:
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1/4 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and chopped
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1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
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4 cups shredded arugula leaves
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 teaspoons maple syrup
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1/4 teaspoon salt
Whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, and salt in a bowl to make a vinaigrette. Put aside. In a salad bowl, mix together the pineapple, onion, arugula leaves, and cilantro. Pour the dressing over the fresh ingredients and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
The orange surprise
What you need:
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1 can tangerines, drained
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4 cups baby spinach
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4 cups mixed leaf lettuce
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1/2 cup slivered almonds
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1/2 cup creamy salad dressing
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1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
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1/3 cup white sugar
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1/3 cup white vinegar
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1 teaspoon poppy seeds
For the dressing, whisk together the creamy salad dressing, white sugar, white vinegar, and poppy seeds in a bowl. Place tangerines, baby spinach, tossed salad and red onions on a serving plate and garnish with slivers of almonds. Drizzle poppy seed dressing over the salad and toss before serving.
Regular consumption of fresh salads keeps your body healthy and energetic. Not only that, but your appetite will also be satisfied. Try these delicious and refreshing green salad recipes for your next meal – you’ll definitely want to start eating healthier!
Thanks to Adrian T. Cheng
