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A crisp, refreshing side salad featuring mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and cool cucumber, all tossed in a light and zesty lemon-olive oil vinaigrette. The perfect simple accompaniment to any main course, ready in minutes.
Combine the salad ingredients
Prepare the vinaigrette
Toss and serve
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A crisp, refreshing side salad featuring mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and cool cucumber, all tossed in a light and zesty lemon-olive oil vinaigrette. The perfect simple accompaniment to any main course, ready in minutes.
This american recipe takes 10 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 129.41 calories per serving with 2.31g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner or side.
Add 1 cup of chickpeas or some grilled chicken strips to make it a more substantial meal.
Incorporate other vegetables like bell peppers, red onion, or shredded carrots for more nutrients and fiber.
Add some shredded cheddar cheese and croutons to make it more appealing for kids.
Use a store-bought light vinaigrette to save time on making the dressing from scratch.
Extra virgin olive oil is a great source of monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, which are beneficial for heart health.
Cucumbers and lettuce have high water content, which helps with hydration, while being very low in calories.
Cherry tomatoes and mixed greens provide essential vitamins like Vitamin C and Vitamin K, supporting immune function and bone health.
Yes, this salad is very healthy. It's packed with vitamins and minerals from the fresh vegetables and provides healthy monounsaturated fats from the olive oil. It's low in calories, sodium, and high in fiber.
One serving of this side salad contains approximately 125-135 calories, primarily from the olive oil in the dressing.
You can prepare the components ahead of time. Wash and chop the vegetables and store them in an airtight container in the fridge. Prepare the dressing and store it separately. Combine and toss just before you plan to eat.
This simple side salad pairs well with almost any main course, such as grilled chicken, baked fish, pasta dishes, or a hearty soup.
