Description
This tossed salad combines fresh iceberg and romaine lettuce with colorful vegetables, drizzled with a zesty dressing and topped with cheddar cheese for a satisfying, healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small head iceberg lettuce chopped
- 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 small carrot julienned
- 1 medium english cucumber sliced
- 4 radishes sliced
- 2 1/4 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 small bell pepper diced (any color)
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- croutons for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, julienned carrot, sliced cucumber, sliced radishes, halved cherry tomatoes, diced bell pepper, and thinly sliced red onion. Toss gently to mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined. Adjust the taste by adding more vinegar or honey if needed.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss to ensure all ingredients are well coated, and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese. Serve immediately with croutons if desired.
Notes
You can add your favorite vegetables or proteins to customize the salad.
Fresh herbs like parsley or basil can enhance the flavor of the salad.
For a vegan option, substitute honey with agave syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg