Lettuce and Cucumber Salad
Bright, crisp, and irresistible, this Lettuce and Cucumber Salad is a quintessential dish for any occasion. Bursting with garden-fresh flavors, it combines the crunch of romaine lettuce and cucumber slices with the juicy sweetness of cherry tomatoes and the zing of red onion. A simple homemade dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a sprinkle of fresh dill ties all the elements together in perfect harmony. Ready in just 15 minutes, this light and refreshing salad is ideal for lunch, dinner, or as a vibrant side dish to complement your favorite entrées. Whether you're hosting guests or enjoying a solo meal, this quick and easy salad is a must-try recipe for every salad lover.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice it thinly. Add the cucumber slices to the salad bowl.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Add to the bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add the slices to the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Chop the fresh dill and sprinkle it over the salad.
Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients and evenly distribute the dressing.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
574 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.7 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1369 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 314 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2190 mg | 47% | |
*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.
