Classic French Salad
Experience the timeless elegance of a Classic French Salad, a simple yet flavorful dish that celebrates fresh, wholesome ingredients. This vibrant salad combines crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion, all brought together with a silky homemade vinaigrette featuring olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic. Topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this versatile salad is perfect as a light appetizer or a refreshing side dish. Ready in just 15 minutes, the Classic French Salad is a quick and healthy addition to any meal, embodying the charm of French cuisine with every bite.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Step 3
Peel the cucumber, slice it into thin rounds, and add to the salad.
Step 4
Thinly slice the red onion and scatter over the salad mixture.
Step 5
To prepare the vinaigrette, mince the garlic clove and mix it with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl. Whisk all the ingredients until the dressing emulsifies and becomes smooth.
Step 6
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Step 7
Toss the salad gently but thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are coated evenly with the dressing.
Step 8
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad just before serving as a garnish.
Step 9
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (627.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 503.8 |
| Total Fat 44.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1378.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 23.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.0g | |
| Protein 6.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 137.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1212.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories