Classic French Salad
Elevate your table with the vibrant and refreshing 'Classic French Salad,' a true homage to simplicity and elegance in French cuisine. Featuring crisp mixed salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, and sharp hints of red onion, this recipe is a medley of fresh flavors that sing in harmony. The pièce de résistance lies in the homemade vinaigrette, crafted from olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a whisper of garlic—creating a perfectly balanced dressing that coats every bite. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this quick, no-cook salad is ready in just 15 minutes, making it the ultimate go-to for a light appetizer or a side dish. Perfect for pairing with rich main courses or enjoyed solo, this classic recipe is a must-try for lovers of healthy salads and authentic French flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it into thin rounds, and add to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and scatter over the salad mixture.
To prepare the vinaigrette, mince the garlic clove and mix it with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl. Whisk all the ingredients until the dressing emulsifies and becomes smooth.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Toss the salad gently but thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are coated evenly with the dressing.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad just before serving as a garnish.
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
504 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.1 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1378 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1213 mg | 26% | |
*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.
