Description
Experience a burst of flavor with the best salad you’ve ever eaten! This vibrant dish combines fresh greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a hint of red onion, all tossed in a zesty dressing. Perfect for any meal or gathering, it’s not only nutritious but also customizable to suit your preferences. Whip it up in just 20 minutes for a quick and delightful addition to your dining table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly under cold water and pat dry. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens as the base layer.
- Layer halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and red onion on top of the greens.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad right before serving and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately on plates or from the bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg