Simple Green Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette

Easy Champagne Vinaigrette Salad

• Difficulty: Easy
• Servings: 4
• Nutritional Information per Serving: Calories 283, Total Fat 28 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Carbohydrates 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 530 mg
• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Active Time: 20 minutes

Whip up this refreshing, vibrant salad in just 20 minutesperfect for a light lunch or dinner side that bursts with color and flavor! Crisp lettuces, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy veggies get a zesty lift from a homemade Champagne vinaigrette you'll want to drizzle on everything.

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered if large
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1 small head green leaf lettuce, torn or cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 small head red leaf lettuce, torn or cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 bell pepper (orange, yellow, or red), thinly sliced
• 1/2 seedless cucumber, quartered lengthwise and sliced
• 1/4 cup Champagne vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Place cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, green leaf lettuce, red leaf lettuce, bell pepper slices, and cucumber in a spacious salad bowl.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the Champagne vinegar and Dijon mustard. Slowly pour in the olive oil while whisking continuously to create an emulsified vinaigrette. Season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a few turns of freshly ground black pepper.
3. Toss the salad with the prepared vinaigrette, adjusting seasoning with more salt and pepper as preferred. Dive in and savor the fresh, tangy crunch!