Description
A simple, fresh, and flexible everyday salad made with crisp romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and carrots tossed in a light lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect as a quick side dish or a light meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry all the vegetables thoroughly.
- Chop the romaine lettuce and place it in a large bowl.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and shredded carrots on top of the lettuce.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Toss gently until all the vegetables are evenly coated, then serve immediately.
Notes
- For best freshness, add the dressing just before serving.
- You can add grilled chicken, tuna, chickpeas, beans, or eggs to make it more filling.
- Nuts or seeds can be added for extra crunch.
- Swap lemon juice with vinegar or add mustard for a different dressing flavor.
- Feta or parmesan cheese can be added for a richer taste.
- Store leftovers without dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- This salad is best served cold and is not suitable for reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
