Red Lettuce Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Red Lettuce Salad, a perfect harmony of fresh, crisp vegetables and tangy, homemade vinaigrette. Featuring tender red leaf lettuce as the base, this recipe is loaded with juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, and thinly sliced red onion for a satisfying crunch. Creamy, tangy feta cheese adds a luxurious touch, while the balsamic vinaigrette, sweetened with a hint of honey and spiked with Dijon mustard, ties it all together beautifully. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this wholesome salad is an ideal choice for a light lunch, dinner starter, or a colorful side dish to complement any meal. Packed with flavor and nutrition, the Red Lettuce Salad is your go-to for a fresh and healthy burst of goodness!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head red leaf lettuce
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Carefully rinse the red leaf lettuce under cold water to remove any dirt or impurities. Pat it dry thoroughly using a clean kitchen towel or salad spinner. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

2. Wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Add the halved tomatoes to the salad bowl.

Step 3

3. Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the salad bowl.

Step 4

4. Peel and thinly slice half of a medium red onion. Separate the layers and add them to the salad mixture.

Step 5

5. Crumble the feta cheese over the salad for a creamy and tangy flavor boost.

Step 6

6. Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

Step 7

7. Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 8

8. Serve the red lettuce salad immediately as a light starter or complement to your favorite main dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	881.6 grams (881.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	756

Total Fat 60.50g	78%
Saturated Fat 16.20g	81%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 2273mg	99%
Total Carbohydrate 41.70g	15%
Dietary Fiber 8.60g	31%
Total Sugars 22.30g
Protein 19.20g	38%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 565mg	43%
Iron 5mg	30%
Potassium 1532mg	33%

*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: 69.1%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 21.2%