THE ULTIMATE SALAD MIX WITH CARROT, CUCUMBER, AND BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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Make your own convenient salad blend in this Ultimate Salad Mix with Carrot, Cucumber, and Balsamic Vinaigrette. Use 4 cups here, then store the rest.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 head butter lettuce, such as Bibb or Boston, trimmed
1 head crisp, long-leaved lettuce, such as romaine, trimmed
1 head loose-leaved lettuce, such as red leaf, trimmed
2 cups baby arugula
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, shredded
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Make salad mix: Wash and dry lettuces and arugula. Tear into bite-size pieces. To store, refrigerate salad mix, wrapped in paper towels, in a zip-top bag, up to 4 days.
  • To serve: Combine 4 cups salad mix, cucumber, and carrot; drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to combine.
  • For the vinaigrette: whisk vinegar, mustard, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

Fahad Munir
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I can't wait to try this salad with different combinations of vegetables.


Loby Soso
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This salad is a great make-ahead lunch or dinner option.


Liban Abduqadir
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I'm not usually a fan of cucumber, but I really enjoyed it in this salad.


jeevan 911
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Naqibullah Mohammadzy
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The dressing for this salad is so delicious. I could drink it!


Leanne Coombes
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was the perfect light and healthy meal.


Ahmed Adrees
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Essence Socarras
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very refreshing and flavorful.


naim Mia
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Dinero Daisy
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The dressing is amazing and the combination of flavors is perfect.


Isaiah Leblanc
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Usama 07
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This salad is a real winner! The combination of carrot, cucumber, and the balsamic vinaigrette is simply divine. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I'm definitely adding this to my regular rotation.