I Did It My Way- Tossed Salad

Submitted by Chef Mommie

"It doesn't matter what I prepare for dinner, someone always compliments the salad! I thought I should share my way! You can add or subtract from most of the veggies but NOT the Tomatoes! I don't always use everything vegetable listed cause I might not have it, but I think it's the tomatoes and the technique that actually make it so good. If your tomatoes are juicy and ripe you won't need much dressing- if any!"

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 red onion (cut in half and sliced thin)
• 1 cucumber (peeled and sliced thin or diced)
• 1⁄2 carrot (shredded)
• 1⁄2 cup sliced mushrooms
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 2 tomatoes with juice (ripe and diced)
• 1⁄2 - 1 head lettuce (cut up in small bite size pieces)
• 1 (12 ounce) can pitted black olives (whole)
• 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

directions

1. Combine first 6 ingredients and stir well.
2. (the tomatoes should make alittle juice).
3. Add lettuce and Toss.
4. Throw in the olives.
5. Sprinkle on the cheese.
6. Enjoy with or without the dressing!

Reviews

[LainieBug]

Great salad, loved the variety of ingredients. I drizzled just a bit of low fat ranch dressing on mine and it was perfect.

 

[marjiepi]

ive made this twice now.the first time my husband wasnt home so refrigerated left overs, the next day it was gone. he asked me if ther was dressing on the salad...there wasnt. needless to say he loved it even without any dressing its a keeper. thanks

 

[Emily Elizabeth]

You're right, everyone compliments this salad - and its so easy!

 

[Debbwl]

Your technique of mixing every thing with juice tomato's before tossing with lettuce worked so well we only used a squeeze or two of lemon and skipped the dressing all together. What a great idea. Thanks.

 

[RedVinoGirl]

Really, really loved this one. I think this recipe makes quite a bit more than 4-6 servings but we enjoyed it nonetheless! I'm hoping leftovers for tomorrow won't be too wilty. I did add some Trader Joe's low fat parmesan ranch dressing (the best!) but it didn't need much and the salad was very filling to me. Could have been a meal. Followed it to a T and loved it. Will definitely make this again. Super easy and kid friendly!