A green salad is a perfect take-out meal when you’re in the mood for something in between, a meal that’s not too light but not too heavy either. It is easy to prepare and you can choose which dressing to use based on your current mood.
If you’re in the mood for something refreshing yet easy to make for your next meal, here are 3 green salad recipes to try:
Spearmint Blend
What do you need:
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4 cups of fresh spinach
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1 cup sliced avocado
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1 cup of sliced melon
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1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
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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, minced
In a medium bowl, combine the vegetable oil, mint apple jelly, white wine vinegar, and garlic to make the dressing. Divide spinach leaves, avocado, and cantaloupe among 2 serving plates, then sprinkle with red bell pepper and mint leaves. To dress on salad, toss and serve.
Green Tropical Twist Salad
What do 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 torn 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
Mix the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, and salt in a bowl to make the vinaigrette. Set aside. In a salad bowl, combine pineapple, onion, rocket leaves, and cilantro. To dress on top of fresh ingredients and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
The orange surprise
What do you need:
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1 can of tangerines, drained
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4 cups of baby spinach
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4 cups of mixed greens salad
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1/2 cup of filleted 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 of poppy seeds
To make the dressing, mix the creamy salad dressing, white sugar, white vinegar, and poppy seeds in a bowl. Arrange the mandarin oranges, baby spinach, mixed salad greens, and red onion on a serving plate and top with chopped almonds. Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad and toss to coat before serving.
Regular consumption of fresh salads will keep your body healthy and energized. Not only that, your appetite will also be satisfied. Try these delicious and refreshing green salad recipes for your next meal. You will definitely want to start eating healthier!