Classic Mixed Green Lettuce Salad
This is a timeless, refreshing vegan salad featuring crisp, tender lettuce varieties paired with juicy tomatoes and mild red onion. Light, vibrant, and packed with fresh flavour, it makes the perfect side dish or light starter – completely free of animal products, and ready in minutes.
Shared by katty
Time
10 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
easy
🛒 Ingredients
- #Fresh Base;
- 150 g butter lettuce or romaine lettuce, torn into bite‑sized pieces
- 100 g radicchio or red leaf lettuce, torn
- 4–5 ripe medium tomatoes, sliced or cut into wedges
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced into rings
- #Simple Vegan Vinaigrette;
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.. 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
- ½ tsp sea salt.. Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: ½ tsp dried oregano or a pinch of dried basil
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare greens: Wash all lettuce thoroughly under cold water; pat dry gently with a clean towel or salad spinner to keep them crisp. Tear into bite‑sized pieces and place in a large wooden bowl.
- 2
Add vegetables: Add sliced tomatoes and red onion rings to the bowl.
- 3
Make dressing: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and herbs (if using) until well combined.
- 4
Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before eating; toss gently to coat evenly. Enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavour.