Just a Salad
Simple, vibrant, and delightfully fresh, "Just a Salad" is a no-fuss recipe that celebrates the pure flavors of crisp, garden-fresh vegetables. Featuring crunchy romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, zesty red onion, and sweet ribbons of carrot, this quick-to-make dish is elevated with a tangy homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of honey. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with color and nutrients, this versatile salad is perfect as a light side dish, a refreshing main course, or a vibrant addition to your picnic or potluck lineup. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, "Just a Salad" proves that simplicity is truly delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Carrot
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Thoroughly rinse the romaine lettuce under cold water, pat it dry with a clean towel or salad spinner, and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Set aside in a large salad bowl.
Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds or half-moons. Add to the salad bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into strips. Add it to the salad bowl.
Peel and grate the carrot, or use a vegetable peeler to create thin ribbons. Add to the salad bowl for a pop of color and sweetness.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately as a fresh side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
143 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.6 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 298 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 522 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.
