How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Your Basic Tossed Salad?

You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 hearts romaine lettuce, 2 small plum tomatoes, diced, 1 Kirby cucumber or 1/4 European seedless cucumber, diced, 1 small yellow onion or 1/2 red onion, chopped, and more.

Is Your Basic Tossed Salad suitable as salads?

Yes, Your Basic Tossed Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Your Basic Tossed Salad?

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Your Basic Tossed Salad Recipe

Name: Your Basic Tossed Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 hearts romaine lettuce; 2 small plum tomatoes, diced; 1 Kirby cucumber or 1/4 European seedless cucumber, diced; 1 small yellow onion or 1/2 red onion, chopped; 1 carrot, peeled and shredded; 1 /4 cup (a couple of glugs) extra-virgin olive oil,; 2 to 3 tablespoons (a couple of splashes) red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; Coarse salt and black pepper

Fresh, crisp and full of flavor — this Your Basic Tossed Salad is a must-try. Made with hearts romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and yellow onion. Eas…

This Your Basic Tossed Salad relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as hearts romaine lettuce, small plum tomatoes, diced, carrot, peeled and shredded and sugar. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 268 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It works as a light main on its own or as a starter alongside crusty bread, and it's just as good for a cozy night in as it is for feeding a crowd. Leftovers keep well, so it's a smart choice for meal prep too.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Salads

Servings: persons

2 hearts romaine lettuce
2 small plum tomatoes, diced
1 Kirby cucumber or 1/4 European seedless cucumber, diced
1 small yellow onion or 1/2 red onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
1 /4 cup (a couple of glugs) extra-virgin olive oil,
2 to 3 tablespoons (a couple of splashes) red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Coarse salt and black pepper

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Servings
4 servings
Calories
268 kcal
Category
Salads

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