Red Tipped Leaf Lettuce Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavor, this Red Tipped Leaf Lettuce Salad is a perfect blend of fresh greens and Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. Featuring tender red-tipped leaf lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, and sharp red onion rings, this salad is elevated with crunchy croutons and tangy crumbled feta cheese. Drizzled with a silky homemade balsamic vinaigrette made with olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard, every bite is a harmony of textures and flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy salad recipe is ideal as a light main course or an elegant side dish. Perfect for those seeking a healthy, quick, and utterly delicious addition to their meal rotation!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Red-tipped leaf lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 cup Croutons
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash the red-tipped leaf lettuce thoroughly. Pat it dry using a clean kitchen towel or salad spinner. Tear the lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Step 3
Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Add the slices to the salad bowl.
Step 4
Peel and thinly slice half a red onion, then separate the slices into rings. Add these to the bowl.
Step 5
Sprinkle the croutons and crumbled feta cheese over the top of the vegetables.
Step 6
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the salad dressing.
Step 7
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Step 8
Toss the salad gently with tongs to ensure the dressing evenly coats all the ingredients.
Step 9
Serve immediately as a side dish or as a light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 950.6 grams (950.6g) |
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| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 960 |
| Total Fat 67.90g | 87% |
| Saturated Fat 18.70g | 94% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.40g | |
| Cholesterol 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium 2817mg | 122% |
| Total Carbohydrate 66.80g | 24% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.40g | 37% |
| Total Sugars 23.10g | |
| Protein 24.10g | 48% |
| Vitamin D 12IU | 60% |
| Calcium 559mg | 43% |
| Iron 5mg | 28% |
| Potassium 1702mg | 36% |
Source of Calories