Simple Red Leaf Salad

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My daughter loves everything sour (vinegar and lemon in particular) so I made her this tart salad dressing with 2 types of vinegar and lemon juice. It goes great with red leaf lettuce or other mild salads. She will eat the whole bowl by herself.

By
Barbara Sauermann
Barbara Sauermann
Barbara Sauermann
Barbara Sauermann is a recipe developer and editor, German cuisine expert, and Senior Content Producer at Allrecipes.
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Updated on November 23, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 head red leaf lettuce

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 stalk green onion, thinly sliced

Dressing:

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard, or more to taste

  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Wash red leaf lettuce, separate the leaves, and spin dry in a salad spinner. Tear leaves into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a salad bowl with bell pepper and scallion.

  2. Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, salt, mustard, and pepper in a resealable jar. Close and shake until well combined.

  3. Drizzle as much dressing as desired over the salad and toss to combine. Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator.

Editorial Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of dressing. The actual amount of dressing consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

111 Calories
10g Fat
4g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 111
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Sodium 313mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 1g 1%
Vitamin C 42mg 46%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 141mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.