Best Simple Tossed Green Salad
Best Simple Tossed Green Salad is the easiest side dish and goes perfectly with just about anything! Totally customizable and tossed in the tastiest 6-ingredient homemade dressing!
Servings:6 servings
Ingredients
- 5 cups loosely packed mixed greens, or any favorite lettuce
- 2 tablespoons shelled sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup crumbled bacon , or bacon bits
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
Dressing
- ¼ cup dijon mustard
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup oil, I use extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Combine dressing ingredients in a jar, cover and shake vigorously to combine.
- In a large bowl combine mixed greens, sunflower seeds, bacon, red onions, cucumbers. Just before serving add dressing to taste and toss to combine. Serve immediately after tossing with dressing.
Notes
Tip: Feel free to add your favorite veggies like tomatoes, corn, or broccoli.
Tip: Turn this into a hearty main dish by adding your favorite protein like grilled chicken, steak, or shrimp.
Nutrition
Calories: 179 kcal, Carbohydrates: 15 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 13 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 7 mg, Sodium: 661 mg, Potassium: 135 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 13 g, Vitamin A: 54 IU, Vitamin C: 2 mg, Calcium: 19 mg, Iron: 1 mg