Easy Salad

Elevate your mealtime with this fresh and vibrant Easy Salad recipe—a quick and healthy option that bursts with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy red onion, this salad delivers a perfect balance of textures in every bite. Tossed in a light and zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and a subtle kick of black pepper, it’s the perfect side dish or light lunch option ready in just 10 minutes! Add a sprinkle of creamy feta cheese for an optional savory twist. Whether you're meal-prepping or whipping up a last-minute crowd-pleaser, this simple yet flavorful salad will quickly become a go-to favorite. Keywords: easy salad recipe, healthy salad, Mediterranean salad, quick salad with fresh vegetables, 10-minute salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Feta cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold running water. Pat dry with a kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess water.

Step 2

Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Add them to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Peel the cucumber, slice it into thin rounds, and add to the bowl.

Step 5

Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add the slices to the salad.

Step 6

In a small bowl or jar, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until well combined.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 8

If desired, crumble feta cheese over the salad as a topping.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and easy salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1110.4 grams (1110.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	586

Total Fat 42.40g	54%
Saturated Fat 13.60g	68%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.20g
Cholesterol 53mg	18%
Sodium 2039mg	89%
Total Carbohydrate 39.20g	14%
Dietary Fiber 11.70g	42%
Total Sugars 15.70g
Protein 20.00g	40%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 582mg	45%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 1955mg	42%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.7%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 25.4%