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Recipe: My Favorite Tossed Salad ๐ฅ
Overview:
- Name: My Favorite Tossed Salad
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Description: A refreshing salad bursting with flavors, customizable to your taste preferences, and requiring no cooking. Perfect for a quick and healthy meal or side dish.
- Rating: โญโญโญโญโญ (5/5 stars)
- Calories: 35.1 per serving
- Keywords: Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Kid Friendly, < 15 Mins, No Cook, Easy
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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1 | Cucumber |
1 | Iceberg Lettuce |
1 | Green Pepper |
2-3 | Tomatoes |
1/2 – 1 | Salad Dressing |
Boiled Eggs (optional) | |
Sunflower Seeds (optional) | |
Cheese (optional) | |
Croutons (optional) | |
Bacon Bits (optional) |
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Peel the cucumber if desired. Slice the cucumber, iceberg lettuce, green pepper, and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
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Assembly:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced cucumber, iceberg lettuce, green pepper, and tomatoes. Toss gently to mix evenly.
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Customization:
- Add your choice of optional toppings such as boiled eggs, sunflower seeds, cheese, croutons, or bacon bits. Be creative and tailor the salad to your liking.
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Dressing:
- Drizzle your preferred salad dressing over the salad. You can use any dressing of your choice, or simply serve it as is, allowing the natural juices from the tomatoes to act as a light and refreshing dressing.
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Serve:
- Serve the tossed salad immediately for optimal freshness and crunch.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 35.1
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 13mg
- Carbohydrates: 7.9g
- Fiber: 2.3g
- Sugar: 4.5g
- Protein: 1.8g
Tips:
- Experiment with different combinations of vegetables and toppings to suit your taste preferences and dietary requirements.
- For added protein, consider incorporating grilled chicken, tofu, or chickpeas into the salad.
- Make sure to use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor and juiciness.
- To save time, you can prepare the vegetables in advance and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to assemble the salad.
- Serve this salad as a light lunch or alongside your favorite main dish for a wholesome and satisfying meal.
Enjoy this colorful, light, and refreshing salad that’s packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor! ๐ฅ