Tarragon & Lemon Chopped Salad
A refreshing salad of mixed greens tossed in a bright tarragon-lemon dressing, topped with toasted almonds. This French-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed salad greens, fresh tarragon, 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.
