Tarragon & Lemon Chopped Salad
A refreshing salad of mixed greens tossed in a bright tarragon-lemon dressing, topped with toasted almonds. This French salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed salad greens, fresh tarragon, and lemon juice into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds
- 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp honey, and 1/2 tsp dijon mustard until emulsified and smooth.
- Step 2: Add 4 cups mixed salad greens to a large bowl. Pour 3/4 of the dressing over greens and toss gently with tongs until evenly coated and leaves glisten.
- Step 3: Add 2 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon and toss again to distribute. Divide salad among plates.
- Step 4: Drizzle remaining dressing over salad, then sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted almonds evenly across the top. Serve immediately while greens are crisp.
