Simple Green Salad
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5
Simple Green Salad
Description
This salad brings together several fresh ingredients: a base of butter or red leaf lettuce mixed greens, aromatic chopped dill, thin slices of English cucumber for crispness, and delicate sliced onion (or alternatives like green or sweet white onion). These combine to provide a variety of textures and fresh herbaceous notes.
The dressing is made by shaking olive oil, white vinegar, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Dijon mustard, a touch of sugar, salt, and black pepper until emulsified. This lemon dressing adds a bright, tangy flavor that complements the mild bitterness of the greens and the cool crunch of cucumber.
After combining all components, the salad is tossed lightly to coat evenly and served immediately to maintain the greens’ crispness. It suits as a quick refreshing side or accompaniment to many meals.
Additional ingredients such as thinly sliced radishes or crumbled feta cheese can be added to vary texture and flavor if desired.
Ingredients
- 8 cups mixed greens butter lettuce or red leaf lettuce
- ⅓ cup dill chopped, fresh
- ½ English cucumber thinly sliced
- ¼ onion thinly sliced, or use 3 green onions or red onion, sweet white variety
Lemon Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil, light flavored
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper more to taste
Instructions
- In a mason jar, combine oil, vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sugar, and salt & pepper. Shake vigorously to mix.
- In a large salad bowl, combine greens, dill, cucumber, and onion.
- Drizzle with dressing, toss, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adding thinly sliced radishes can provide extra crunch and subtle spice.
- Crumbled feta cheese can be incorporated for a creamy, salty contrast.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 127 | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 257mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1252IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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