Description
Classic House Salad – Quick and Easy is a vibrant, refreshing dish perfect for any meal. This delightful salad features a mix of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and colorful carrots, all topped with a homemade red wine vinaigrette that ties the flavors together beautifully. Whether you enjoy it as a light lunch or as a side dish alongside your favorite grilled meats, this salad is versatile and customizable. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up this healthy addition to your table that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head romaine lettuce (4–5 cups, chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced)
- 1/2 cup cucumber (chopped)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/3 cup red onion (diced or sliced)
- 1 cup croutons (optional)
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a mason jar, combine red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Shake well until emulsified.
- Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, add chopped romaine lettuce, sliced cherry tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrots, and red onion. Toss gently.
- Dress the salad: Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the salad and toss until evenly coated. Top with croutons if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg