Salad: United States – Classic Garden Salad

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Classic Garden Salad recipe
Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep 10 min
Cook 0 min
Total 10 min

Ingredients

2 cups (100 g) green leaf lettuce, torn
2 cups (100 g) iceberg lettuce, chopped
1 cup (150 g) yellow tomato, wedges or slices
1 / 2 cup (50 g) cucumber slices (optional)
1 / 2 cup (60 g) shredded or small cubes cheddar cheese (optional)
1 / 4 cup (30 g) red onion slices (optional)
Vinaigrette or house dressing to taste

Instructions

1. Combine torn green leaf and chopped iceberg in a large bowl.  
2. Add yellow tomato wedges, cucumber and red onion slices if using.  
3. Sprinkle cheddar over the top if you want a richer salad.  
4. Toss with vinaigrette just before serving or serve dressing on the side.
Nutritional Information*

Per serving | Servings: 4

Calories: 19 kcal
Carbohydrates: 4.1 g
Protein: 0.9 g
Fat: 0.2 g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Fiber: 1.2 g
Sugar: 2.5 g
Sodium: 7 mg
Potassium: 189 mg
Calcium: 16 mg
Iron: 0.36 mg
Vitamin A: 29 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 7.4 mg

Generated: 2026-11-05T19:35:32+00:00

*Nutrition is estimated using recipe ingredients, serving size, and USDA data. Actual values may vary. Some ingredient contributions are unavailable; the figures shown are known subtotals, not complete recipe nutrition.

Recipe Metadata
Recipe ID
1406
Country
United States
Region
Southern United States
URL
https://kitchen2mytable.com/view_recipe_data.php?id=1406

Important Cooking Safety Notice

Please ensure all proteins are cooked to a safe internal temperature:

  • Chicken & Poultry: 165°F (74°C)
  • Ground Meats (Beef, Pork, Lamb): 160°F (71°C)
  • Whole Cuts of Pork, Beef, Veal, Lamb: 145°F (63°C) plus a 3-minute rest
  • Fish & Shellfish: 145°F (63°C)

Always use a food thermometer to verify doneness. Stay safe and enjoy cooking!