Description
A vibrant and nutritious salad packed with fresh vegetables and a light vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all vegetables.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Experiment with different vegetables based on seasonality.
- For a sweeter dressing, add a teaspoon of honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy salad, fresh salad, vegetable salad, easy salad, quick salad, light salad, side salad