
Simple Side Salad Recipe
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A fresh garden salad with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots dressed in a light vinaigrette. This simple side pairs well with any main course and adds fresh vegetables to your plate.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 5 oz chopped lettuce ((a 5 ounce bag or 3-4 cups))
- 1-2 Roma tomatoes
- ½ cucumber
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ¼-⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1-2 cups croutons ((freshly made or store bought))
- ¼-⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or crumbled feta (optional))
- 3 TBSP quality olive oil
- 1 TBSP white wine vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning blend ((I love using Mrs. Dash’s salt-free blend))
- ½ tsp garlic powder (or 1 small clove garlic, minced)
- ¼ tsp salt (or season to taste)
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup quality olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 2 TBSP red wine vinegar
- 1 TBSP Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp dried parsley (or 1 tsp fresh)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (or one super small clove garlic, minced)
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp dried basil
- ⅛-¼ tsp salt
- ⅛-¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 TBSP balsamic vinegar (plus extra to taste)
- ½-1 TBSP red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp honey (or sweetener or choice if vegan)
- 1 small clove garlic (, minced)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 20M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 20m
- Sodium
- 908mg
- Total sugar
- 8g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 232mg
- Calcium
- 117mg
- Iron
- 1mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 908MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.
