Description
The Classic Garden Lettuce Salad represents the pinnacle of minimalist cooking. It offers a refreshing crunch and a vibrant flavor profile that complements almost any main course. This salad relies on high-quality, fresh ingredients rather than complex techniques, making it the perfect solution for anyone who needs a healthy, foolproof side dish on a busy weeknight.
Ingredients
6 cups Fresh Lettuce
1 cup English Cucumber
1/2 cup Shredded Carrots
1/4 cup Thinly Sliced Radishes
1/4 cup Red Onio
1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
1 teaspoon Raw Honey
1/2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
Sea Salt and Black Pepper
Instructions
- Wash and Dry the Greens: Thoroughly rinse your lettuce under cold water. Use a salad spinner to remove every drop of moisture
- Prepare the Vegetables: Slice the cucumber, radishes, and red onions into thin, uniform pieces. Shred the carrots if you bought them whole
- Mix the Vinaigrette: Combine the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, raw honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Shake or whisk until emulsified
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the dried lettuce, prepared cucumbers, carrots, radishes, and onions
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle about half of the vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss gently
- Final Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary before serving
Notes
Always dry your lettuce completely to maintain crispness.
Use a mandoline for slicing radishes and onions for even slices.
Dress the salad right before serving to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg