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Simple Side Salad Recipe

The perfect add-on to any meal, this simple side salad recipe is a great way to sneak extra veggies onto your dinner plate!

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 178 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. Choose your dressing from the list above (though if you have a go-to homemade or store bought dressing that's okay too!).
  2. Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk *or* add dressing ingredients to a mason jar and shake well to mix.
  3. Let's get our veggie on! Clean and chop lettuce or snag a bag of your favorite chopped/washed lettuce.
  4. Slice and quarter Roma tomato(es) and thinly slice cucumber. I usually peel traditonal cucumber or leave the skin on English/seedless cucumber.
  5. Freshly shred/grate carrots or use pre-shredded here. Thinly slice or mince red onion.
  6. Combine veggies croutons, and optional cheese in a big bowl and mix it all up.
  7. rWhisk or shake dressing once more and dip a lettuce leaf in to taste. Adjust seasoning/ingredients to taste if desired
  8. Pour half the dressing over the salad before serving. Toss to combine and serve with remainig dressing for each person to add their ideal amount to their salad. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Veg it up! Other great vegetable options include pepperoncini peppers, sliced olives, banana peppers, chopped broccoli, etc... Mix and match based on what you have handy and have fun with it!
  • Nutrition Facts below are estimated for the salad with Italian dressing using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on dressing chosen (they're all similar nutritionally) and extras/swaps and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 178kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 331mg (14%) Potassium 232mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 5507IU (110%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 105mg (11%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 178

% Daily Value*

Calories 178kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 331mg 14%
Potassium 232mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 5507IU 110%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 105mg 11%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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