Just a Salad
Simple, vibrant, and delightfully fresh, "Just a Salad" is a no-fuss recipe that celebrates the pure flavors of crisp, garden-fresh vegetables. Featuring crunchy romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, zesty red onion, and sweet ribbons of carrot, this quick-to-make dish is elevated with a tangy homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of honey. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with color and nutrients, this versatile salad is perfect as a light side dish, a refreshing main course, or a vibrant addition to your picnic or potluck lineup. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, "Just a Salad" proves that simplicity is truly delicious.
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Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Carrot
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Thoroughly rinse the romaine lettuce under cold water, pat it dry with a clean towel or salad spinner, and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Set aside in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the salad bowl.
Step 3
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds or half-moons. Add to the salad bowl.
Step 4
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into strips. Add it to the salad bowl.
Step 5
Peel and grate the carrot, or use a vegetable peeler to create thin ribbons. Add to the salad bowl for a pop of color and sweetness.
Step 6
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Step 7
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Step 8
Serve immediately as a fresh side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1125.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 588.7 |
| Total Fat 43.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1399.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 46.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 21.9g | |
| Protein 11.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 296.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2044.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories