A Quick and Easy Salad
Fresh, vibrant, and ready in just 10 minutes, this Quick and Easy Salad is the ultimate healthy side dish or light meal. Featuring crisp lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and a touch of zesty red onion, this recipe is a showcase of simple, wholesome ingredients. Tossed in a perfectly balanced homemade dressing made with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a hint of honey, every bite bursts with flavor. Ideal for busy weeknights or last-minute guests, this no-cook salad is as effortless as it is delicious. With minimal prep and maximum freshness, it’s a go-to for anyone craving a nutritious, crowd-pleasing dish. Perfect as a standalone lunch or paired with your favorite protein for a complete meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Lettuce (Romaine or mixed greens)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the lettuce and pat it dry. Tear it into bite-sized pieces and add it to a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds or half-moons. Add to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients, then gently toss to coat evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your quick and easy salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
376 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.8 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1211 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.7 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 963 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
