Green Jacket Salad Recipe Veryvera

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed leafy greens (baby spinach, kale, arugula)
• 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
• 1/2 cup shredded green cabbage
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped finely)
• 1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin for rich flavor)
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 small clove garlic (minced finely)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly cracked)
• 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans (optional, adds crunch and richness)
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional, introduces creamy tartness)
• 1/4 cup sliced green olives (optional, for a briny kick)
• 1/2 avocado, diced (optional, for creamy texture and healthy fats)
• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa or farro (optional, to boost heartiness and protein)