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Best Simple Side Salad

Best Simple Side Salad with Zesty Balsamic Magic

Discover the Best Simple Side Salad, a vibrant mix of fresh ingredients and zesty balsamic vinaigrette, ideal for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce or mixed greens
  • 1 large cucumber
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 0.25 large red onion soaked in cold water for 10 minutes if desired
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata olives pitted
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese optional
For the Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • serving platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients until well combined.
  2. Thoroughly rinse the greens and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Slice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, olives, and feta. Toss gently.
  5. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat.
  6. Transfer the salad to a serving platter, garnishing as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 5mg

Notes

This salad can be easily customized with additional ingredients like grilled chicken or avocados. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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