Classic Iceberg, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad
Classic Iceberg, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, cored and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 Roma tomatoes, medium, cored and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
- 1 cucumber, medium, peeled, seeded, and sliced into 1/4-inch thick half-moons
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vegetables: Core and chop the iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Core the Roma tomatoes and cut them into 1/2-inch wedges. Peel, seed, and slice the cucumber into 1/4-inch thick half-moons. Thinly slice the red onion.
⏱️ 8 min
- 2
Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, granulated sugar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Combine the salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped iceberg lettuce, tomato wedges, cucumber slices, and sliced red onion.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Dress and serve: Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients. Toss gently until all vegetables are evenly coated. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Classic Iceberg, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, cored and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 Roma tomatoes, medium, cored and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
- 1 cucumber, medium, peeled, seeded, and sliced into 1/4-inch thick half-moons
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vegetables: Core and chop the iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Core the Roma tomatoes and cut them into 1/2-inch wedges. Peel, seed, and slice the cucumber into 1/4-inch thick half-moons. Thinly slice the red onion.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, granulated sugar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Combine the salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped iceberg lettuce, tomato wedges, cucumber slices, and sliced red onion.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Dress and serve: Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients. Toss gently until all vegetables are evenly coated. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min