Simple Salad Recipe
A refreshing blend of crisp greens, colorful vegetables, and a light vinaigrette for a perfect healthy side dish.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber thoroughly. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the cucumber into thin rounds.
- 2
Slice the Onion
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- 4
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 5
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
- 6
Serve
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving.
