Maude’S Green Salad

This vibrant green salad is a refreshing blend of crisp iceberg, tender Boston lettuce, peppery chicory, fresh spinach, and sturdy romaine. The mix of textures offers a satisfying crunch in every bite, balanced by the subtle bitterness of the chicory and the mild sweetness of the spinach. Tossed with a light Italian dressing and finished with a sprinkle of savory Parmesan cheese, it&# 226;ÂÂs a perfect low-calorie side dish or light lunch. Ideal for summer picnics, weeknight dinners, or as a palate-cleanser alongside heavier meals, this salad is quick to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Salads

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 10

Calories: 111.7

Dietary: Diabetic, Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

This vibrant green salad is a refreshing blend of crisp iceberg, tender Boston lettuce, peppery chicory, fresh spinach, and sturdy romaine. The mix of textures offers a satisfying crunch in every bite, balanced by the subtle bitterness of the chicory and the mild sweetness of the spinach. Tossed with a light Italian dressing and finished with a sprinkle of savory Parmesan cheese, it&# 226;ÂÂs a perfect low-calorie side dish or light lunch. Ideal for summer picnics, weeknight dinners, or as a palate-cleanser alongside heavier meals, this salad is quick to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

1/2 Head Iceberg lettuce;
1/2 Head Boston lettuce;
1/2 Head Chicory;
1/2 pound Spinach;
1/2 Head Romaine lettuce;
5 tablespoon Lo-cal Italtan dressing;
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

Directions

1
Wash the iceberg, Boston, and romaine lettuce heads thoroughly; remove any damaged outer leaves and tear or chop into bite-sized pieces.
2
Rinse the chicory and spinach, ensuring they are completely dry to help the dressing adhere properly.
3
Combine all the prepared greens in a large salad bowl.
4
Drizzle the Lo-cal Italian dressing evenly over the greens.
5
Toss the salad gently with tongs or salad servers until all leaves are lightly coated.
6
Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 111.7kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.6g11%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Cholesterol 3.3mg2%
Sodium 164.9mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 10.8g4%
Dietary Fiber 4.2g17%
Sugars 3.9g
Protein 6.3g13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: salad, greens, lettuce, spinach, chicory, romaine, iceberg, boston, parmesan, italian, dressing, vegetarian, light, healthy, side dish, lunch, crisp, refreshing, low cal, summer

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/maudes-green-salad/