Simple Pub Salad
Simple Pub Salad
This simple pub salad is a no-fuss classic designed to complement hearty meals without stealing the spotlight. Using either a pre-mixed salad bag or fresh lettuce and carrot, it delivers crisp texture and freshness with minimal preparation.
Thinly sliced red onion adds a mild sharpness, while capsicum or cucumber can be included for extra crunch and colour if desired. The salad is lightly dressed with Italian or French dressing, providing just enough tang and flavour without overwhelming the fresh ingredients. A touch of salt and cracked black pepper finishes the dish simply and effectively.
This style of salad is a staple alongside pub meals, barbecues, and family dinners, offering balance and freshness against richer mains. It’s quick to assemble, flexible with ingredients, and easy to adjust to personal taste, making it a reliable everyday side.
Thinly sliced red onion adds a mild sharpness, while capsicum or cucumber can be included for extra crunch and colour if desired. The salad is lightly dressed with Italian or French dressing, providing just enough tang and flavour without overwhelming the fresh ingredients. A touch of salt and cracked black pepper finishes the dish simply and effectively.
This style of salad is a staple alongside pub meals, barbecues, and family dinners, offering balance and freshness against richer mains. It’s quick to assemble, flexible with ingredients, and easy to adjust to personal taste, making it a reliable everyday side.
Ingredients
- 1 bag pre-mixed salad (or fresh lettuce and carrot)
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced and rings halved
- Italian or French dressing, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
- Optional: capsicum or cucumber, to taste
Method
- Combine: Place the salad mix (or lettuce and carrot) into a large bowl.
- Add onion: Add the sliced red onion.
- Dress: Pour over Italian or French dressing to taste.
- Season: Add salt and cracked black pepper.
- Mix: Toss well until evenly combined. Serve immediately.
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Pro tip: Dress the salad just before serving to keep the leaves crisp, and tear the lettuce instead of cutting to avoid bruising.
Shopping List
- Pre-mixed salad bag or lettuce
- Carrot (if using fresh)
- Optional: capsicum or cucumber
- Red onion
- Italian or French dressing
- Salt
- Black pepper
Nutrition
Energy90 cal / 377 kJ
Carbs6g
Net Carbs4g
Fibre2g
Protein2g