Leaf Lettuce Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Leaf Lettuce Salad is the perfect dish for a quick, healthy meal or a stunning side. Featuring tender leaf lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet carrots, and a touch of zesty red onion, it's topped with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette that's both tangy and slightly sweet. The dressing combines extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and a hint of salt and black pepper for a flawless balance of taste. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colorful salad is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or as part of a summer picnic spread, this recipe is a must-try for salad lovers seeking both simplicity and flavor. Keywords: fresh leaf lettuce salad, homemade balsamic vinaigrette, quick healthy salad recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups leaf lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium carrot
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the leaf lettuce thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or grit. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess water. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Peel the carrot and julienne it (cut into thin matchsticks). Alternatively, you can use a grater for thin carrot shreds. Add the carrot to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-moons, depending on your preference. Add it to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined to make the vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Gently toss the salad with clean hands or salad tongs until the dressing evenly coats the lettuce and vegetables.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Leaf Lettuce Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
528 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.0 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1393 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1194 mg | 25% | |
*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.
