Ingredients and Weight:
- Romaine lettuce, 1 head (12 oz)
- Cucumbers, 1/2 (10 oz)
- Tomatoes, 1 large (12 oz)
- Red onion, 1/4 (4 oz)
- Radishes, 1 cup (4 oz)
- Mint leaves, 1/4 cup (0.5 oz)
- Parsley leaves, 1/4 cup (0.5 oz)
- Green onions, 1/4 cup (2 oz)
- Pita bread, 6 pieces (12 oz)
- Olive oil, 1/4 cup
- Lemon juice, 1/4 cup
- Garlic cloves, 2 (2 oz)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
None
Difficulty Level:
2/5 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Wash and tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- Cut the cucumber into thin slices, quarter the tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
- Thinly slice the radishes.
- Chop the mint, parsley, and green onions.
- Break the pita bread into small croutons.
- In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, radishes, mint, parsley, and green onions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Add the pita croutons and toss again.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 250 per serving (1 cup)
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated fat: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Dietary fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Fresh and flavorful
- Crunchy and crispy
- Light and refreshing
- Aromatic and herbaceous
User Comments:
- "This salad was absolutely delicious! The flavors were amazing and it was perfect for a light summer meal."
- "I love the combination of textures in this salad. The crispy pita croutons and the fresh vegetables are a great contrast."
- "This is my go-to salad recipe. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have pita bread, you can use tortilla chips or crackers instead.
- You can add other vegetables to this salad, such as carrots, celery, or bell peppers.
- For a vegan version, omit the pita croutons.
