Ensalada Verde

servings

Ensalada verde is a simple green salad made with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions. The lime dressing makes it perfect to serve as a side for grilled chicken or steak!

prep 10

total 10

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Equipment

large mixing bowl

Ingredients

▢ 1 head romaine lettuce
▢ 2 small tomatoes (cut into bite-sized pieces)
▢ ½ small red onion (thinly sliced)
▢ 1 medium cucumber (sliced, peeled or with the skin on)

For the simple dressing

▢ 1 Tablespoon lime juice
▢ 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or any vinegar you prefer)
▢ 1 ½ Tablespoons olive oil
▢ ½ teaspoon oregano
▢ salt & pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Wash the lettuce thoroughly under cold running water. Gently pat the leaves dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture.
Tear or cut the lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Add tomatoes, onions, and cucumber.
In a small bowl, add lime juice, vinegar, olive oil, oregano, salt, and freshly cracked pepper. Mix to combine all ingredients.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss for one minute.
Adjust salt to taste and serve immediately.

Notes

If the cucumber has tough skin, you can peel it, but it’s not necessary. Some people prefer the extra crunch and flavor of cucumber skin.
If you want to make it ahead, keep the dressing and the salad ingredients in separate containers. When you’re ready to eat, combine the two.

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