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Pesto Salad

A refreshing salad featuring fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, and a vibrant basil pesto dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens such as arugula, spinach, and romaine
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber cucumber sliced
  • 1/4 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

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the basil pesto, olive oil, and lemon juice until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drizzle the pesto dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas to the salad.

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