Are you tired of boring, bland salads that leave you unsatisfied? Get ready to revolutionize your lunch or dinner with this mouthwatering Green Salad with Sour Cream Dressing that combines crisp, fresh vegetables and a creamy, zesty dressing that will have everyone asking for your recipe! In just 15 minutes, you'll create a restaurant-quality dish that's not only incredibly delicious but also super easy to prepare.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash all fresh vegetables under cool running water. Pat dry the mixed greens and cherry tomatoes using clean kitchen towels or paper towels.
- Prepare the vegetables by halving the cherry tomatoes, slicing the cucumber into thin rounds, and thinly slicing the red onion. Use a sharp knife and ensure uniform cutting for even distribution.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine sour cream, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk the ingredients together until the dressing is smooth and well-incorporated.
- In a large salad bowl, gently place the mixed greens as the base layer, creating a light and airy foundation for the salad.
- Artfully arrange the sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion over the mixed greens.
- Drizzle the prepared sour cream dressing evenly over the salad, ensuring all ingredients are lightly coated.
- Optional: Gently toss the salad to distribute the dressing and mix the vegetables, or serve with dressing on top for a more composed presentation.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp vegetables and fresh, tangy dressing. Best served chilled.
Tips
- Vegetable Prep Matters: Always wash and thoroughly dry your vegetables to ensure maximum crispness and prevent a watery salad.
- Cutting Technique: Use a sharp knife and aim for uniform vegetable slices to create a visually appealing and evenly textured salad.
- Dressing Pro Tip: Whisk the sour cream dressing thoroughly to create a smooth, creamy consistency that will coat your vegetables perfectly.
- Serving Suggestion: For the best flavor and texture, serve the salad immediately after dressing to maintain the vegetables' crispness.
- Customization Hack: Feel free to add protein like grilled chicken or crumbled feta cheese to make this salad a complete meal.
- Chilling Tip: Keep your salad ingredients cold before serving to maintain maximum freshness and crunch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 80kcal
Carbohydrates: 6g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg
