The perfect add-on to any meal, this simple side salad recipe is a great way to sneak extra veggies onto your dinner plate!
Recipe by Jenn Laughlin - Peas and Crayons on December 23, 2020
Prep time: PT20M
Total time: PT20M
Rating
5 stars (8 reviews)
Keywords
Side Salad
Ingredients
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
¼ cup quality olive oil (or avocado oil)
2 TBSP balsamic vinegar (plus extra to taste)
½-1 TBSP red wine vinegar
1 TBSP Dijon mustard
2 tsp honey (or sweetener or choice if vegan)
1 small clove garlic (, minced)
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Categories
Salad
Cuisine
American
Steps
Choose your dressing from the list above (though if you have a go-to homemade or store bought dressing that's okay too!).
Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk *or* add dressing ingredients to a mason jar and shake well to mix.
Let's get our veggie on! Clean and chop lettuce or snag a bag of your favorite chopped/washed lettuce.
Slice and quarter Roma tomato(es) and thinly slice cucumber. I usually peel traditonal cucumber or leave the skin on English/seedless cucumber.
Freshly shred/grate carrots or use pre-shredded here. Thinly slice or mince red onion.
Combine veggies croutons, and optional cheese in a big bowl and mix it all up.
rWhisk or shake dressing once more and dip a lettuce leaf in to taste. Adjust seasoning/ingredients to taste if desired
Pour half the dressing over the salad before serving. Toss to combine and serve with remainig dressing for each person to add their ideal amount to their salad. Enjoy!
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 178 kcal
Carbohydrates: 11 g
Protein: 5 g
Fat: 13 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 6 mg
Sodium: 331 mg
Sugar: 2 g
Reviews
eliza on 2025-05-12 (5 stars): so so good
Sam on 2021-01-25 (5 stars): This salad was so simple and fresh and just like a side salad I get at the restaurant! So good.
Katie on 2021-01-25 (5 stars): Looks so delicious. I know my family would go crazy for this.
