Description
A simple and refreshing garden salad recipe that combines crisp lettuce with a colorful assortment of vegetables, tossed in a tangy vinaigrette dressing.
Ingredients
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Lettuce Mix:
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce or a mix of romaine and red leaf lettuce
Veggies:
- 4 radishes, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced mini cucumbers
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
Optional Garnishes:
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 cup croutons
Dressing:
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar*
- 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons honey (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Dressing: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and honey until emulsified.
- Assemble Salad: Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with the prepared dressing until evenly coated.
- Enjoy: Optionally, top with chopped parsley, croutons, and a sprinkle of black pepper before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite veggies or add protein like grilled chicken or chickpeas for a heartier meal.
- Adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the dressing by varying the amount of honey and lemon juice to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Garden Salad, Easy Salad Recipe, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Healthy
