By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026
Serves 1
136 cal · 5 min
Simple Salad
Recipe GLPR8202b0f98de661
A fresh and light green salad dressed with a simple balsamic vinaigrette. This classic side dish combines tender red and green leaf lettuces with a tangy, savory dressing made from extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, finished with salt and pepper. Perfect as a starter, side, or light snack.
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Ingredients
½ cup red leaf lettuce
1 cup green leaf lettuce
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
salt
pepper
Directions
Rinse the red and green leaf lettuces under cool running water and pat dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen cloth.
Tear or chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a serving bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar until combined.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the lettuce and toss gently to coat.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve immediately.
Comments
Every ingredient is stocked at all major Charlotte chains, with red and green leaf lettuce reliably available at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, ALDI, and Kroger year-round. Cost per serving runs roughly $1.50 to $2.00 depending on lettuce price and oil quality, making it one of the cheapest prepared meals. The stated 5 minutes is honest—washing and tearing lettuce plus whisking vinaigrette takes exactly that. The only minor drawback is that it's a same-night dish; leftover greens wilt once dressed, so there's no meal-prep advantage.
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