Fresh Green Salad with Tomatoes
Brighten up your mealtime with this Fresh Green Salad with Tomatoes, a vibrant and refreshing dish that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, and tangy red onion, this salad bursts with garden-fresh flavors. A simple yet flavorful homemade balsamic vinaigrette ties all the ingredients together, while aromatic basil leaves add a delightful finishing touch. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this quick and healthy recipe is great as a light lunch, side dish, or starter. Packed with fresh produce and natural goodness, this salad is an effortless way to enjoy a colorful, nutrient-rich meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 8 leaves Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Start by washing all the vegetables. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons as preferred. Set aside.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half. If using larger tomatoes, slice them into wedge-shaped pieces.
Slice the red onion into thin rings or half rings based on preference.
Chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Add the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onions to the bowl with the lettuce.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Garnish the salad with fresh basil leaves, either whole or torn into smaller pieces.
Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
137 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.4 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 290 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 505 mg | 11% | |
*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.
