Green Garden Salad
This easy green garden salad, made with crisp salad greens and fresh veggies, is a classic and delicious garden salad.
Serving6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce, roughly chopped, (about 6 cups)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 can sliced olives, (2.25 ounces each), drained
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to bowl and lightly toss.
- Serve with your favorite salad dressing (we especially love this salad with ranch dressing, Italian dressing, or balsamic vinaigrette).
Notes
You can also customize this recipe with the following additions:
- Leafy Greens: arugula, kale, or spinach;
- Protein: hard-boiled eggs, bacon bits, or grilled chicken;
- Toppings: croutons, nuts (walnuts or pecans), dried fruit (cranberries), fresh herbs or Italian seasoning, olive oil, or lemon juice;
- Vegetables: Red, green, orange, or yellow bell peppers, Pepperoncini slices, diced red onions, corn, peas, green onions, or ripe avocados.
Nutrition
Calories: 258 kcal · Carbohydrates: 13 g · Protein: 6 g · Fat: 23 g · Saturated Fat: 4 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 15 g · Cholesterol: 6 mg · Sodium: 2188 mg · Potassium: 510 mg · Fiber: 8 g · Sugar: 4 g · Vitamin A: 13385 IU · Vitamin C: 13 mg · Calcium: 217 mg · Iron: 2 mg