Ina Garten's Old Fashioned Salad

Ina Garten’s Old Fashioned Salad is a timeless recipe that celebrates fresh, crisp vegetables and a simple yet elegant vinaigrette. Bursting with vibrant flavors and textures, this salad combines crunchy romaine lettuce, zesty radishes, sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and savory carrots for a colorful, wholesome base. The homemade dressing, crafted with red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and olive oil, adds a tangy sophistication, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley completes the dish with a fragrant, herbaceous finish. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, this easy salad is perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light main course. Ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining, this recipe brings Ina Garten's signature style right to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 5 whole Radishes
• 2 large Carrots
• 1 whole English cucumber
• 1 pint Cherry tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Begin by thoroughly washing all the vegetables. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel or paper towels.

Step 2

Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Thinly slice the radishes and carrots, and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Halve the English cucumber lengthwise, then slice into thin half-moon shapes. Add it to the bowl.

Step 5

Rinse the cherry tomatoes, then halve them and add to the salad mixture.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle the olive oil into the vinegar mixture until the dressing is emulsified.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat all the vegetables evenly.

Step 9

Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the salad as a garnish.

Step 10

Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp freshness of the vegetables with the tangy vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1493.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	791.0

Total Fat 59.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1491.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.6g	0%
Total Sugars 27.6g
Protein 14.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 377.4mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 2967.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.4%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 28.4%