Red Lettuce Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Red Lettuce Salad, a perfect harmony of fresh, crisp vegetables and tangy, homemade vinaigrette. Featuring tender red leaf lettuce as the base, this recipe is loaded with juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, and thinly sliced red onion for a satisfying crunch. Creamy, tangy feta cheese adds a luxurious touch, while the balsamic vinaigrette, sweetened with a hint of honey and spiked with Dijon mustard, ties it all together beautifully. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this wholesome salad is an ideal choice for a light lunch, dinner starter, or a colorful side dish to complement any meal. Packed with flavor and nutrition, the Red Lettuce Salad is your go-to for a fresh and healthy burst of goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head red leaf lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Carefully rinse the red leaf lettuce under cold water to remove any dirt or impurities. Pat it dry thoroughly using a clean kitchen towel or salad spinner. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
2. Wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Add the halved tomatoes to the salad bowl.
3. Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the salad bowl.
4. Peel and thinly slice half of a medium red onion. Separate the layers and add them to the salad mixture.
5. Crumble the feta cheese over the salad for a creamy and tangy flavor boost.
6. Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
7. Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
8. Serve the red lettuce salad immediately as a light starter or complement to your favorite main dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
185 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.3 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 17 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 496 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 372 mg | 8% | |
*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.
