- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 150 kcal
Quick summary
“This salad is fresh, tasty, and easy to make. It is a delicious salad option to accompany snacks or meals.”
What you need to know
- Salada fresca e saborosa
- Processo simples e rápido
- Ideal para ser preparada em casa
Ingredients
Main
- 1 head of iceberg lettuce
- 1 bunch of arugula
- 1 grated carrot
- 10 cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1 sliced cucumber
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt to taste
- Use fresh and crispy leaves for best results.
- Try adding nuts or seeds for a crunchy touch.
- If you prefer, replace the olive oil with balsamic vinegar.
- The sauce can be prepared in advance, but add it to the salad when serving.
- Avoid leaving the salad exposed to heat for too long.
Instructions
Principal
- Wash all the leaves well under running water, and dry carefully to set aside.
- In a salad bowl, place the lettuce and arugula leaves as a base.
- Add the grated carrot, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion to the salad bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt until an emulsion forms.
- Drizzle the salad with the dressing just before serving, to maintain the crunchiness of the leaves.
- Mix gently so that all ingredients are coated by the sauce.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness.
Chef's tips
- Limpe bem as folhas para garantir que não tenha resíduos de pesticida
- Adicione nozes ou sementes para dar um toque crocante
- Use a versão de vinagre balsâmico se preferir
Variations
- Adicione maionese ou pesto para dar um toque de sabor extra
- Substitua o pepino por cenoura ralada para uma versão mais saudável
- Adicione nozes ou sementes ao molho para dar um toque crocante
Substitutions
- Substituir a cenoura por pimenta-do-reino para dar uma pitada de sabor extra
- Substituir as folhas de alface por folhas de chuchu para uma versão diferente
- Substituir os tomates-cereja por pêssegos
How to store
Store the salad in an airtight container and refrigerate. Lasts up to 2 days.
Can it be frozen?
Não pode ser congelada diretamente. Defrost the salad before serving, mixing the dressing again.
What to serve with
- Biscoitos de maçã ou pão de centeio para acompanhar
- Vinagrete de limão e alho para adicionar um toque extra de sabor
Frequently asked questions
How do I make the leaves crispy?
Add nuts or seeds to the sauce to add a crunchy touch.
How do I thaw the salad?
Defrost the salad before serving, mixing the dressing again.
How long does the salad last?
The salad lasts up to 2 days when stored in an airtight and refrigerated container.
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