A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring the crisp and colorful UNS Red Crunchy Lettuce. Paired with fresh vegetables, crunchy croutons, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette, this salad is perfect as a light meal or a side dish.
Ingredients
- 4 cups UNS Red Crunchy Lettuce, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 small carrot, shredded
- 1 cup croutons
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- In a large salad bowl, combine the UNS Red Crunchy Lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, shredded carrot, and croutons.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper on top. Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
