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Simple Side Salad

Delightful Simple Side Salad with Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette

This Simple Side Salad featuring fresh ingredients and homemade balsamic vinaigrette makes for a delightful, quick, and flexible dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce or Mixed Greens Chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup Cucumber Thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Or your favorite olives
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Optional, crumbled
For the Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1.5 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 pinch Garlic Powder To taste
  • 1 pinch Salt To taste

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Large salad bowl
  • Whisk
  • Tongs or salad servers

Method
 

Prepare the Dressing
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard until smooth. Add garlic powder and salt to taste, whisking for 1-2 minutes until emulsified.
Combine Salad Ingredients
  1. In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
Toss the Salad
  1. Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently with tongs to coat without wilting the vegetables.
Serve and Present
  1. Transfer the salad to a serving platter, showcasing the vibrant ingredients. Serve immediately with extra dressing on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, dress the salad just before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days without dressing.

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