Description
Experience the essence of summer with this vibrant Jersey Salad, bursting with fresh vegetables and vibrant herbs. Tossed in a zesty dressing, this salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s also customizable to suit your taste, making it an ideal dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all vegetables: chop mixed greens into bite-sized pieces, halve cherry tomatoes, and slice cucumber.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion. Toss gently to mix.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving; toss lightly to coat all ingredients.
- Serve immediately either chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (200g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg