4.6 from 129 votes
Green Salad
A fresh Green Salad made with chopped lettuce or mixed greens, halved cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced English cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, grated Parmesan cheese, and homemade croutons. Tossed in balsamic vinaigrette, it offers a crisp, tangy accompaniment perfect for immediate serving.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
163 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 cups lettuce or mixed greens, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomato halved or grape tomato
- 1 cucumber sliced, English variety
- 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- croutons homemade
- balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Parmesan cheese, and croutons. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss well. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Prepare dressing and croutons in advance to save time.
- Toss the salad with dressing just before serving to keep greens crisp and croutons crunchy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
163kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
128mg
(5%)
Potassium
236mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2620IU
(52%)
Vitamin C
9.6mg
(11%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 128mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 236mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2620IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 9.6mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.