Description
This Iceberg Lettuce Salad is quick, refreshing, and satisfying, with crisp lettuce, vibrant chopped vegetables, hemp seeds, fresh herbs, and a light homemade apple cider vinegar dressing. It is simple, affordable, and perfect for an easy dinner, healthy side dish, or quick salad after a long day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, washed, dried, and chopped
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the iceberg lettuce thoroughly, then chop it into bite sized pieces.
- Add the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, radishes, bell pepper, fresh herbs, and hemp seeds to a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad.
- Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately to keep the lettuce crisp and refreshing.
Notes
Dry the lettuce very well before mixing so the dressing does not become watery. For the best crunch, add the dressing just before serving. Store the vegetables and dressing separately if making ahead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg