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Easy Lemony Greens Salad

Danielle Driscoll
Gather fresh greens from the garden and enjoy them with zesty lemon.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • microplane, juicer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Lemon Juice and Zest
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Mixed Salad Greens
  • Fresh chive blossoms

Instructions
 

  • Step 1 - in a mason jar add zest and juice of one lemon.
  • Step 2 - add olive and salt & pepper. Place lid on mason jar and shake to combine.
  • Step 3 - gather fresh greens from the garden or farmer's market. I used fresh spinach, kale, red leaf lettuce, romaine, and Boston lettuce. Wash greens and tear leaves and place in a bowl.
  • Step 4 - pour dressing on top and toss to cover the leaves.
  • Step 5 - Add fresh cut chive blossoms for a slight onion flavor.
  • Step 6 - Serve!

Notes

This salad is wonderful and super easy. You probably have all the ingredients at home!
Serve alone for a lovely and light meal or serve as a side salad with grilled vegetables, meat or fish. Also lovely with a mezze platter or charcuterie board for easy summer entertaining.