Mixed Green Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
80%
Mixed Green Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette
30 min.
8
87kcal

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If you're looking for a refreshing and healthy side dish, this Mixed Green Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette is the perfect choice. It's not only vibrant and full of fresh flavors but also incredibly nutritious. This salad is a fantastic option for anyone following a vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free diet. With a blend of arugula, watercress, frisée, and Boston lettuce, it's packed with vitamins and minerals that your body will love.

The homemade tarragon vinaigrette ties everything together, offering a light yet tangy dressing that enhances the greens without overpowering their natural flavors. Made with extra-virgin olive oil, Sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of fresh tarragon, the dressing brings a delicate herbal note that perfectly complements the crisp texture of the salad.

This salad is ideal for any occasion, whether you're serving it as a starter, snack, or side dish. With only 87 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free addition to any meal, leaving you feeling satisfied without compromising on taste. Plus, it’s a great make-ahead option, as you can prepare the greens the day before and toss them with the dressing just before serving.

Light, healthy, and full of flavor, this Mixed Green Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette will quickly become a go-to favorite for anyone looking to enjoy a deliciously refreshing and nutritious meal.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 lb arugula 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • lb boston lettuce 
  • 0.5 teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • teaspoons tarragon fresh finely chopped
  • 0.5 lb salad leaves curly endive french ( curly endive)
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon shallots minced
  • teaspoons sherry vinegar 
  • 0.5 lb watercress 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • whisk
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
  2. Whisk in tarragon.
  3. Toss greens with dressing in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  4. •Greens can be washed, trimmed, and torn 1 day ahead and chilled in a sealed plastic bag lined with paper towels.

Nutrition Facts

Calories87kcal
Protein11.86%
Fat68.96%
Carbs19.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.5
Glycemic Load
0.47
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
17.251739108044%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.23mg
Luteolin
0.6mg
Isorhamnetin
1.22mg
Kaempferol
17.13mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
14.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:86.96kcal
4.35%
Fat:7.23g
11.12%
Saturated Fat:1.01g
6.32%
Carbohydrates:4.52g
1.51%
Net Carbohydrates:2.06g
0.75%
Sugar:1.47g
1.64%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:184.46mg
8.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.8g
5.59%
Vitamin K:248.33µg
236.5%
Vitamin A:5097.6IU
101.95%
Vitamin C:25.71mg
31.16%
Folate:104.45µg
26.11%
Manganese:0.44mg
21.88%
Vitamin E:2.12mg
14.15%
Potassium:473.82mg
13.54%
Calcium:134.51mg
13.45%
Fiber:2.46g
9.84%
Magnesium:37.51mg
9.38%
Iron:1.67mg
9.26%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.6%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.51%
Copper:0.14mg
7.1%
Phosphorus:66.74mg
6.67%
Vitamin B5:0.63mg
6.31%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6%
Zinc:0.43mg
2.84%
Vitamin B3:0.54mg
2.69%
Selenium:0.91µg
1.3%
Source:Epicurious