Description
This Best Simple Side Salad is a quick and easy recipe that complements any main dish. Crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy cucumbers tossed in a flavorful dressing, topped with feta cheese for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
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Romaine Salad:
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, carrots, and feta cheese if using.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute the romaine with mixed greens or baby spinach.
- For added crunch, toss in a handful of croutons or chopped nuts.
- This salad is highly versatile and pairs well with almost any main dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
