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Simple Side Salad

Simple Side Salad: A Fresh Take on Flavorful Greens

A refreshing add-in for any meal, this Simple Side Salad is gluten-free, vegetarian, and easy to prepare.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups mixed leafy greens or romaine lettuce
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled, optional
For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar choose quality vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 pinch salt to taste

Equipment

  • whisk
  • bowl
  • Salad tongs
  • serving platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and salt until emulsified. Set aside.
  2. In a large salad bowl, add the mixed leafy greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese. Toss gently to combine.
  3. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently with salad tongs to coat evenly.
  4. Transfer the salad to a flat serving platter and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Dress the salad just before serving to maintain the freshness and crunch of the greens.

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