Description
A vibrant and refreshing simple side salad perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
- Mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or lettuce)
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Cucumber, sliced
- Carrot, shredded
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Olive oil
- Vinegar (your choice of balsamic or red wine)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrot, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl to create the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the flavors.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste or chill in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.
Notes
For best results, dress the salad just before serving to keep the greens crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, side dish, healthy, fresh, easy