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Pesto Salad

A refreshing salad featuring fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, and a vibrant basil pesto dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups mixed greens such as arugula, spinach, and romaine
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber cucumber sliced
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
Pesto Dressing
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pesto, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Serve immediately, garnished with additional pesto if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a heartier salad, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.

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