Mixed Green Salad with Honey Lemon Dressing

mixed green salad with honey lemon dressing in bowl

In this Mixed Green Salad, lettuces, tomatoes, red onion and Parmesan cheese are lightly dressed with a honey lemon dressing.

mixed green salad with honey lemon dressing in bowl

This is such a simple salad recipe, and sometimes with salads… simple is the best! The recipe calls for using both mixed greens and arugula. The arugula adds a little bit of a peppery flavor. If you don’t care for arugula, you can use all mixed greens. Either way will be fabulous.

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Ingredients needed:

  • extra virgin olive oil
  • lemon
  • honey
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • mixed greens
  • arugula
  • tomato
  • red onion
  • fresh Parmesan cheese

two bowls with dressing mixed in cup and then pouring on greens

How to make Mixed Green Salad with Honey Lemon Dressing:

The complete, printable recipe is at the end of this post.

MAKE THE DRESSING:

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and honey. Add salt and pepper to taste.

ASSEMBLE THE SALAD:

In a large bowl, toss the salad ingredients together (through red onion). Add the dressing and lightly toss again.

mixed green salad with honey lemon dressing in two bowls

Divide the salad among salad plates and garnish with shaved Parmesan cheese.

mixed green salad with honey lemon dressing in bowl with lemons on side

The dressing is simple and delicious. It’s just a simple combination of olive oil, lemon juice and honey (seasoned with salt and pepper). You don’t need a lot to make a good salad dressing. Let the ingredients in the salad shine, and the ingredients will just enhance those ingredients.

mixed green salad with honey lemon dressing in bowl with two pieces of bread

I suggest serving this salad alongside something else that is simple. I’m thinking of Grilled Chicken with Lemon and Oregano, Pan-Fried Lemon-Garlic Ribeye Steaks or Sweet and Spicy Pork Tenderloin. Add some crusty bread, and break out a bottle of good wine. Enjoy!

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Mixed Green Salad with Honey Lemon Dressing

The lighter dressing makes a this perfect salad to serve with pasta or grilled steaks.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword dressing, Lemon, mixed greens, tomato salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 111kcal

Ingredients

HONEY LEMON DRESSING:

  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

SALAD:

  • 6 cups mixed greens
  • 1 bunch (or one bag) arugula
  • 3 large tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ large red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¾ cup shaved fresh Parmesan cheese

Instructions

MAKE THE DRESSING:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and honey. Add salt and pepper to taste.

ASSEMBLE THE SALAD:

  • In a large bowl, toss the salad ingredients together (through red onion). Add the dressing and lightly toss again.
  • Divide the salad among salad plates and garnish with shaved Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 796IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg

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