The best mixed salad is a healthy, refreshing side dish filled with crisp, fresh veggies! You can serve this easy side salad with everything from baked chicken thighs to pork tenderloin.
With so many colorful crispy options, this simple salad recipe can also be a meal in itself topped with your favorite protein, from shrimp to grilled chicken breast!
PREPARATION TIME 15 minutes
TOTAL TIME 15 minutes
SERVINGS 4 servings
Ingredients
▢ 8 cups of lettuce
▢ 1 cup of cucumber
▢ 1 cup of tomatoes
▢ 1 cup mixed vegetable radish, grated carrot, purple cabbage
▢ 2 tablespoons of roasted almonds or sunflower seeds
Dressing
▢ ¼ cup olive oil
▢ 2 tablespoons of cider vinegar, balsamic or white
▢ 1 teaspoon of honey
▢ seasoned salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
- Place dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until well combined.
- To taste, toss salad with dressing and serve right away.