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Simple Green Salad

This Simple Green Salad is aptly named! Just a handful of fresh ingredients and a perfectly balanced homemade vinaigrette. Fresh and delicious!
Prep Time5 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Basic Vinaigrette, Chives, Cucumber, Dinner Salad, Green Leaf Lettuce, Green Salad, Light Salad
Servings: 2 salads

Ingredients

  • 4 cups green leaf lettuce, washed and torn in to bite sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced cucumber
  • 1 Tbsp chopped chives or green onions

A Basic Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup whie wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • Salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Combine all salad ingredients in a large salad bowl.
  • Combine all ingredents for vinaigrette in a jar or small bowl. Shake or whisk completely to combine.
  • Start with about 2 tablespoons of dressing, adding to the greens and tossing the salad to combine. Sample a piece of lettuce. Add more dressing as you see fit!
  • Sprinke with salt and freshy cracked pepper.