Red Leaf Salad
Crisp, colorful, and utterly refreshing, this Red Leaf Salad is your go-to recipe for a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that comes together in just 15 minutes! Featuring tender red leaf lettuce as the base, this salad is elevated with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, and a touch of sharpness from thinly sliced red onion. Creamy crumbled feta and crunchy sliced almonds add layers of texture and flavor, while a homemade tangy-sweet vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey ties it all together. Perfect as a side dish or a light lunch, this wholesome salad is as beautiful as it is delicious, making it ideal for weeknights or special occasions. Whether you're searching for quick salad recipes, easy side dishes, or healthy lunch ideas, this Red Leaf Salad will become a staple in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Red leaf lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the red leaf lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them into a large salad bowl.
Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the salad bowl.
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds, then split the rounds in half to create half-moons. Add to the salad bowl.
Finely slice the red onion into very thin strips. Add them to the salad bowl.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and sliced almonds over the top of the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is emulsified.
Pour the dressing evenly over the salad just before serving and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Red Leaf Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
896 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.3 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.3 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2262 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.4 g | ||
| Protein | 24.7 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 630 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1540 mg | 33% | |
*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.
