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Tossed Salad

Deliciously Crunchy Tossed Salad: Customizable for Every Craving

This tossed salad is a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables, perfect for quick meals or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 4 cups Mixed Lettuce Leaves Feel free to swap in spinach or romaine.
  • 2 cups Arugula Leaves Baby kale is a great alternative.
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Cucumber Zucchini can be used for a refreshing twist.
  • 0.5 cup Radish Omit for a milder profile.
  • 0.25 cup Red Onion Shallots offer a gentler taste.
  • 0.25 cup Pitted Olives Consider capers for a salty kick.
  • 2 tablespoons Sunflower Seeds Swap for pumpkin seeds for a change.
For the Dressing
  • 7 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Avocado oil works well too.
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar Red wine vinegar can be used.
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar White vinegar is a fine substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can also work.
  • 1 pinch Sugar Agave syrup or honey (if not vegan) are alternatives.
  • Salt and Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • Salad tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Customizable Tossed Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of mixed lettuce leaves and 2 cups of arugula. Use your hands to break up any clumps.
  2. Dice 1 cup of cucumber, slice ½ cup of radish, and chop ¼ cup of red onion into thin pieces. Add them to the bowl.
  3. Incorporate ¼ cup of pitted olives and 2 tablespoons of sunflower seeds into the bowl. Gently toss together.
  4. Whisk together 7 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard. Add sugar, salt, and pepper to taste.
  5. Taste the dressing and adjust flavors as needed. It should be bright and zesty.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until lightly coated.
  7. Serve in a large bowl, best enjoyed immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients yield the best results. Dress just before serving to maintain crunch.

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