Simple Side Salad Recipe

• 5 oz chopped lettuce (a 5 ounce bag or 3-4 cups)
• 1-2 roma tomatoes
• ½ cucumber
• ½ cup shredded carrots
• ¼-⅓ cup Thinly sliced red onion
• 1-2 cups croutons (freshly made or store bought)
• ¼-⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese or crumbled feta (optional)

ITALIAN DRESSING

• 3 TBSP quality olive oil
• 1 TBSP white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning blend (I love using Mrs. Dash’s salt-free blend)
• ½ tsp garlic powder or 1 small clove garlic, minced
• ¼ tsp salt or season to taste
• ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

GREEK DRESSING

• ¼ cup quality olive oil or avocado oil
• 2 TBSP red wine vinegar
• 1 TBSP Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp dried parsley or 1 tsp fresh
• ½ tsp garlic powder or one super small clove garlic, minced
• ¼ tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp dried basil
• ⅛-¼ tsp salt
• ⅛-¼ tsp black pepper

BALSAMIC DRESSING

• ¼ cup quality olive oil or avocado oil
• 2 TBSP balsamic vinegar plus extra to taste
• ½-1 TBSP red wine vinegar
• 1 TBSP Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp honey or sweetener or choice if vegan
• 1 small clove garlic , minced
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper