Quick Salad
Ready in just 10 minutes, this vibrant Quick Salad is the perfect recipe for busy weeknights or a refreshing side dish. Featuring crisp Romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber, creamy avocado, and a hint of tangy red onion, this wholesome salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The homemade vinaigrette—crafted with extra virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of honey—brings all the fresh ingredients together with a light, flavorful finish. Packed with nutritious veggies and simple, pantry-staple ingredients, this easy salad is as versatile as it is delicious. Whether served on its own or alongside your favorite main course, this healthy and quick salad is sure to become a go-to in your recipe rotation. Perfect for those seeking a fast, flavorful, and satisfying meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 1 large Avocado
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the Romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and cut it into thin slices or quarters. Add to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion into rings and add to the salad.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh. Add the avocado to the salad.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
680 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.2 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 658 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 137 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1974 mg | 42% | |
*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.
