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the best side salad with dressing.

Best Side Salad Recipe


  • Author: Megan
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This is the BEST side salad: it goes with everything, is easy to make, and is always a crowd-pleaser! It uses a tasty, classic mix of ingredients that everyone will love and that's quick to throw together.


Ingredients

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  • 4 - 5 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 cup sliced cucumber
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup croutons
  • ½ cup grated carrots
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • ¼ cup freshly shredded parmesan, optional for topping

Creamy Italian Dressing:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or oregano)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • ¼ cup finely fresh grated parmesan, optional
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons water, if needed to thin the dressing

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing: in a small bowl, stir together the dressing ingredients. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water, as needed until the dressing reaches your preferred consistency.
  2. Assemble the salad: add all of the salad ingredients to a large bowl.
  3. Toss & serve: drizzle as much of the dressing as desired over the salad and toss to mix. Optionally, garnish with shredded parmesan before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6th of recipe
  • Calories: 261
  • Sugar: 3.7g
  • Sodium: 248mg
  • Fat: 22.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.7g
  • Carbohydrates: 15.8g
  • Fiber: 3.5g
  • Protein: 2.1
  • Cholesterol: 6mg

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