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Green Salad

Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod

An Easy Green Salad with mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Parmesan, croutons, and a quick balsamic vinaigrette. This simple salad recipe is the perfect side dish to pair with any main meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 163kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 cups chopped lettuce or mixed greens
  • 1 1/2 cups halved cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 English cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Homemade croutons
  • Balsamic Vinaigrette

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Parmesan cheese, and croutons. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss well. Serve immediately.

Notes

After tossed in dressing, the salad is best the day it is made. You can make the dressing and croutons in advance. 

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2620IU | Vitamin C: 9.6mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 0.8mg