I am a firm believer that some kind of fresh raw salad should be served at every meal. It isn’t just for my health that I say this either. Other than being high in fiber and nutrients, a salad adds vibrance and freshness to every meal. Once you start the salad-at-every-meal habit, you won’t be able to break it…and that’s a good thing!

Here’s the easiest, quickest and most delicious salad you can make with any greens you have on hand…I can make this salad in my sleep, and I often switch up the vegetables to whatever I have on hand. Whenever I make this for someone for the first time, they always ask “WHAT was that dressing?! It was so good!” And I am almost embarrassed at how simple and easy it really is. You know what they say…less really is more.

4 heaping handfuls of your favorite lettuce or mixed greens (or a combo thereof)

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or chopped vine-ripe tomatoes

2 small or one large green onion, sliced thin

1/2 lemon

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or light oil like safflower or grapeseed if you prefer a lighter flavor)

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Combine veggies in a large salad bowl. Squeeze the half lemon over veggies, pour in oil and season with salt and pepper. Mix well and serve. Couldn’t be easier!

P.S. As you get better with this easy dressing, you won’t need to measure it out. You’ll be able to to “feel” how many times around the bowl with the oil bottle and how many turns of your pepper grinder you need 🙂