Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
3 tablespoons oil
1/4 cup lime juice (1 large or 2 small limes)
1 teaspoon garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
For the Salad:
1 head Romaine lettuce, washed and torn into pieces
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 red onion, diced
6 radishes, sliced thin
Directions
To make the Dressing:
- Put the oil, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper in the small bowl and
mix well. Lemon juice can be used instead of lime juice.
To make the Salad:
- Put the lettuce, tomatoes, onion and radishes in the mixing bowl
and toss to combine. White onion can be used instead of red onion. - Pour the dressing over the lettuce mixture and toss. Serve right away.
Other vegetables such as carrots, peppers, broccoli or celery could all be added.
Recipe adapted from: USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, MyPlate Kitchen
https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/myplate-cnpp/cuban-salad
