Name: Recipe for Romaine-Spinach Salad with Garlicky Lemon Dressing
Prep time: 5–10 minutes
Cook time: 5–10 minutes
Total time: None
Yield: Combo #1 = 2 servings; Combo #2 = 3 servings; dressing = 1 serving
Cuisine: Salads
Ingredients: Combination #1 (two 1½-cup servings):; 2 crisp Romaine lettuce, chopped; 1 baby spinach leaves; 1/4 cucumber, sliced; 2 red onion, quartered and sliced; 1/4 red cabbage, finely shredded; 1/3-1/2 avocado, diced; Lemon-garlic dressing, to taste (recipe below); Combination #2 (three 1¼-cup servings):; 2 crisp Romaine lettuce, chopped; 1 baby spinach leaves; 1/4 cucumber, sliced; 2 fresh green onion, sliced into ¼-inch pieces; 1/3-1/2 garbanzos, cooked and drained; 1/3 black olives, sliced; Light sprinkling of crushed, dried oregano (optional); Cherry tomatoes, halved, to decorate top; Lemon-garlic dressing, to taste (recipe below); Lemon-Garlic Dressing:; 1 fresh lemon juice, to taste (Combo #2 will need more than Combo #1); 1/2 coarse ground garlic salt with parsley

Mound of mixed green salad with tomato and lemon garnishes

Salads "House" Salad Two Ways

The base for these two salads is a combination of Romaine and spinach, which is not only very tasty but also has great visual appeal. The secret to delicious salads is nice, crisp greens, while avocado and olives add a rich, pleasing touch. Both recipes are quick and easy, perfect for get- togethers or your own lunch at home. The simple but refreshingly yummy lemon-garlic dressing, which also works well on a wide range of greens and veggies, should be added just before serving for best results.

Recipe courtesy of

Heather Leno

Prep Instructions

Yield: Combo #1 = 2 servings; Combo #2 = 3 servings; dressing = 1 serving
Serving Size: 1½ cups salad / 3 teaspoons dressing
Prep Time: 5–10 minutes
Cook Time: None
Total Time: 5–10 minutes

Recipe Ingredients

Combination #1 (two 1½-cup servings):
2 cups crisp Romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup baby spinach leaves
1/4 cup cucumber, sliced
2 tablespoons red onion, quartered and sliced
1/4 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
1/3-1/2 cups avocado, diced
Lemon-garlic dressing, to taste (recipe below)
Combination #2 (three 1¼-cup servings):
2 cups crisp Romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup baby spinach leaves
1/4 cup cucumber, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh green onion, sliced into ¼-inch pieces
1/3-1/2 cups garbanzos, cooked and drained
1/3 cup black olives, sliced
Light sprinkling of crushed, dried oregano (optional)
Cherry tomatoes, halved, to decorate top
Lemon-garlic dressing, to taste (recipe below)
Lemon-Garlic Dressing:
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, to taste (Combo #2 will need more than Combo #1)
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground garlic salt with parsley

Combine all ingredients except avocado or tomatoes, depending on which salad you are making.
Sprinkle with Lemon-Garlic Dressing, to taste (approximately 1 teaspoon lemon per serving). Toss to disperse throughout salad. Taste for correct tartness and seasoning before moving to Step 3.
Carefully fold in avocado or tomatoes.

NUTRITIONAL DATA (combination #1):

calories 109.23

fat 3.72g

saturated fat 0.55g

cholesterol 0mg

sodium 250.09mg

carbohydrates 7.49g

fiber 3.42g

sugars 2.55g

protein 2.55g

(Nutritional data for combination #2 below)