Leaf Lettuce Salad

Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Leaf Lettuce Salad is the perfect dish for a quick, healthy meal or a stunning side. Featuring tender leaf lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet carrots, and a touch of zesty red onion, it's topped with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette that's both tangy and slightly sweet. The dressing combines extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and a hint of salt and black pepper for a flawless balance of taste. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colorful salad is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or as part of a summer picnic spread, this recipe is a must-try for salad lovers seeking both simplicity and flavor. Keywords: fresh leaf lettuce salad, homemade balsamic vinaigrette, quick healthy salad recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups leaf lettuce
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium carrot
• 0.25 medium red onion
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the leaf lettuce thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or grit. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess water. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 2

Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 4

Peel the carrot and julienne it (cut into thin matchsticks). Alternatively, you can use a grater for thin carrot shreds. Add the carrot to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-moons, depending on your preference. Add it to the salad bowl.

Step 6

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined to make the vinaigrette.

Step 7

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

Step 8

Gently toss the salad with clean hands or salad tongs until the dressing evenly coats the lettuce and vegetables.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Leaf Lettuce Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(677.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	527.6

Total Fat 44.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1393.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 35.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g	0%
Total Sugars 21.3g
Protein 5.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 143.2mg	0%
Iron 3.2mg	0%
Potassium 1193.8mg	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: 70.5%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 25.4%