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This dries the washed greens thoroughly before dressing them, a small step that's easy to skip but makes a real difference, since a wet leaf keeps dressing from clinging properly and waters down its flavor. Tossed together just before serving rather than dressed ahead of time, it stays crisp instead of wilting into a soggy bowl of leaves.
Per serving
110kcal
Calories
2g
Protein
8g
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
0 min
Servings
4 people
Difficulty
easy
Carbs
8g
Fat
2g
Fiber
4g
Sugar
Follow step-by-step with voice guidance.
Wash the lettuce and greens thoroughly, then dry completely using a salad spinner or clean kitchen towel.
Tear the larger leaves into bite sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
Add the sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, shredded carrot, and thinly sliced red onion.
In a small jar, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper, and shake well until emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately.
Dry the Greens Completely: Water left clinging to washed lettuce dilutes the dressing and keeps it from sticking properly to the leaves. Dress the Salad Just Before Serving: Greens dressed too early wilt and turn soggy, so toss everything together right when you're ready to eat. Shake the Dressing Well: A properly emulsified vinaigrette coats the salad far more evenly than oil and vinegar that separate on top.
Make sure the greens are completely dry before adding the dressing, and toss everything together only right before serving, since dressed greens will start to wilt within 20 to 30 minutes.
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