Cuban Salad
Bright, zesty, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Cuban Salad is the perfect way to transport your taste buds to the tropics. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy avocados, this vibrant dish is elevated by a citrusy dressing made with fresh orange juice, lime juice, and a hint of garlic. The addition of fresh cilantro adds a bold herbal note that ties it all together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is an ideal side dish for grilled meats or fish, or it can be enjoyed as a light and refreshing main course. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or craving a healthy meal, this Cuban-inspired recipe will bring a burst of sunshine to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 2 large Tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup Orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Slice the tomatoes into wedges, peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and thinly slice the red onion. Add these to the salad bowl.
Dice the avocado and roughly chop the fresh cilantro. Add both to the salad bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, white vinegar, minced garlic, sugar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
975 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.9 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.1 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1386 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.7 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.7 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.3 g | ||
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 344 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 3438 mg | 73% | |
*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.
