Westwing Elegance Salad
A refined salad with crisp greens, creamy avocado, and a golden honey vinaigrette for a touch of luxury. This international-inspired salads (vegan) ready in about 15 minutes pairs Mixed greens, medium, diced Ripe avocado, small, thinly sliced Red onion 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 280 calories and feeds 4, 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
- 8 oz Mixed greens
- 1 medium, diced Ripe avocado
- 1 small, thinly sliced Red onion
- 4 oz Crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Toss mixed greens, red onion, and avocado in a large bowl until evenly distributed.
- Step 2: In a small jar, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, and lemon juice until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 3: Pour the dressing over the salad, gently toss to coat, and let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Step 4: Top with crumbled feta cheese and serve chilled.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Westwing Elegance Salad take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (15 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Westwing Elegance Salad?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep mixed greens from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Westwing Elegance Salad?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Westwing Elegance Salad for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Westwing Elegance Salad vegan?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegan based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
