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You can use any green leaf for this recipe. Try cos lettuce for crunch, butter lettuce for a softer salad feel or even red and white cabbage for a coleslaw vibe minus the sugar hit!

Simple Green Salad

This Simple Green Salad is our go-to for a burst of freshness.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Meal Type Side Dish
Servings 2
Dietary Gluten free, Keto
Ingredients
  
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 cup rocket
  • 1 Lebanese cucumber, sliced or quartered
  • 1 celery stick, sliced
  • ½ pear, sliced
  • 1 cup mixed herbs, chopped (try flat leaf parsley, mint, coriander or basil)
Dressing
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
 
  • Combine spinach, rocket, cucumber, celery and pear in a medium bowl.
  • To make the dressing, whisk the olive oil and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl for one minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the dressing to the salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
Nutrition (per serve)
Net Carbs: 9.1gProtein: 3.3gFat: 15.5gFiber: 5.2g
Keyword salad

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