Simple Side Salad

This simple side salad is my go-to when I want something fresh and easy without overthinking it. Taking just 10 minutes to throw together, it’s the kind of salad that works with basically any meal, making dinner feel balanced and complete. It’s the perfect addition to the table that’s simple enough for weeknights or busy family dinners, and of course still tastes delicious.

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Australian

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 104kcal

Author Sally

Ingredients

For the salad:

1 medium cos lettuce chopped
½ large continental cucumber sliced
1 cup rocket

For the dressing:

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon dijon mustard
½ teaspoon maple syrup
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Add the chopped cos lettuce, sliced cucumber, and rocket to a large salad bowl.
In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, and maple syrup until well combined. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat.

Notes

Make ahead: Chop the vegetables and prepare the dressing up to a day in advance. Store them separately in the fridge, then dress the salad just before serving to keep it crisp.

Serving suggestion: This salad works well as a light side with grilled meats or pasta dishes.

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