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Best Simple Tossed Green Salad
Best Simple Tossed Green Salad is the easiest side dish and goes perfectly with just about anything! Totally customizable and tossed in the tastiest 6-ingredient homemade dressing!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 179 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 cups loosely packed mixed greens or any favorite lettuce
- 2 tablespoons shelled sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup crumbled bacon or bacon bits
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber peeled and thinly sliced
Dressing
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup oil I use extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Combine dressing ingredients in a jar, cover and shake vigorously to combine.
- In a large bowl combine mixed greens, sunflower seeds, bacon, red onions, cucumbers. Just before serving add dressing to taste and toss to combine. Serve immediately after tossing with dressing.
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Notes
- Tip: Feel free to add your favorite veggies like tomatoes, corn, or broccoli.
- Tip: Turn this into a hearty main dish by adding your favorite protein like grilled chicken, steak, or shrimp.
Nutrition Information
Calories
179kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
661mg
(28%)
Potassium
135mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
54IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 661mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 54IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.