Simple Green Salad and Vinaigrette dressing
Elevate your meals with this Simple Green Salad and Vinaigrette dressing, a vibrant and refreshing dish that complements any dining occasion. Bursting with crisp greens, fresh vegetables, and a zesty homemade vinaigrette, this salad is not just healthy but also incredibly versatile. Perfect for family dinners, barbecues, or leisurely lunches, it offers a delightful crunch and bright colors that will enhance your plate. With minimal preparation time and customizable ingredients, you can whip up this nutritious side dish in no time!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Contemporary
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 heads of crunchy green lettuce (such as romaine or cos)
- 100 g (3 cups) baby salad leaves (like baby spinach or pea shoots)
- ½ cucumber (sliced)
- 5 spring onions (scallions, sliced)
- 3 celery stalks (sliced)
- 5 radishes (thinly sliced)
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp white apple vinegar
- ½ clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp honey
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Vinaigrette: In a small jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, apple vinegar, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well mixed.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped lettuce, baby salad leaves, cucumber, spring onions, celery stalks, and radishes. Gently toss to combine.
- Serve: Transfer the salad to serving plates or a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette just before serving for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg