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THE ULTIMATE SALAD MIX WITH CARROT, CUCUMBER, AND BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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Make your own convenient salad blend in this Ultimate Salad Mix with Carrot, Cucumber, and Balsamic Vinaigrette. Use 4 cups here, then store the rest.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 head butter lettuce, such as Bibb or Boston, trimmed
1 head crisp, long-leaved lettuce, such as romaine, trimmed
1 head loose-leaved lettuce, such as red leaf, trimmed
2 cups baby arugula
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, shredded
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

Make salad mix: Wash and dry lettuces and arugula. Tear into bite-size pieces. To store, refrigerate salad mix, wrapped in paper towels, in a zip-top bag, up to 4 days.
To serve: Combine 4 cups salad mix, cucumber, and carrot; drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to combine.
For the vinaigrette: whisk vinegar, mustard, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

BALSAMIC CUCUMBER SALAD

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Cucumber salad recipes are my absolute favorite! This fast, fresh salad is a winner at every get together. It's an easygoing, healthy side dish for kabobs, chicken or anything hot off the grill. -Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 large English cucumber, halved and sliced
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
3/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine cucumber, tomatoes and onion. Add vinaigrette; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Just before serving, stir in cheese. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 356mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CUCUMBER, CARROT, AND GINGER SALAD

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This is a simple and quick salad for cucumber season. It reminds me of those tangy vegetables they serve at many Japanese restaurants. It's hard to beat a fresh salad that has this much flavor and only 6 ingredients!

Provided by Anne Talbot-Kleeman

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 large English cucumber
1 cup shredded carrots
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

Peel cucumber and slice in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and cut into 1/8-inch thick slices. Transfer to a medium bowl with carrots.
Mix vinegar, sugar, ginger, and salt in a small bowl until well combined. Pour over cucumber-carrot mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 26.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.2 g, Sodium 313.8 mg, Sugar 3.5 g