Best Simple Side Salad that Brightens Any Meal

A vibrant and refreshing Best Simple Side Salad that complements any meal.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

4 cups mixed leafy greens or romaine lettuce Alternatively use spinach or kale.
1 medium cucumber Sliced.
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes Halved.
1/4 medium red onion Thinly sliced.
1/4 cup kalamata olives Can substitute with black or green olives.
1/4 cup feta cheese Optional.

For the Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar Can use red wine vinegar as an alternative.
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Omit if allergic.
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Substitute with fresh minced garlic if desired.
salt To taste.

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Whisk
salad tongs

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Best Simple Side Salad

In a medium bowl, mix together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and salt. Whisk until well combined and slightly thickened.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, and feta cheese, if using.
Gently toss the salad ingredients together with tongs until evenly mixed.
Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, use the freshest ingredients and dress just before serving.

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