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Simple Mixed Green Salad
10 min total10 prep0 cook4 servings90 cal
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A crisp, refreshing salad of mixed greens, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes tossed in a simple olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing — an easy side for any meal.
Ingredients
produce
- 150 gmixed greens
- 0.5cucumber
- 100 gcherry tomatoes
pantry
- 3 tbspolive oil
- 1 tbspred wine vinegar
- 0.25 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper
Steps
- Rinse the mixed greens in a colander under cold water.
- Dry the greens thoroughly, either by patting with a towel or using a salad spinner, so the dressing clings rather than sliding off.
- Slice the cucumber into thin half-moons and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper until combined.
- Place the mixed greens, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Toss gently to coat the greens and vegetables evenly.
- Taste a leaf and adjust with a pinch more salt or vinegar if needed, then serve right away.
Tips
- Dry the greens thoroughly after washing so the dressing clings instead of sliding off.
- Whisk the dressing separately first so the oil and vinegar emulsify before hitting the salad.
- Dress the salad just before serving to keep the greens from wilting.
- Toss gently with your hands or salad tongs to avoid bruising the leaves.
