This simple Portuguese salad is one of our go-to dinner salads. It’s simple greens and vegetables dressed with a delicious vinaigrette, meaning it’s super easy to make!
When I was a child, we grew up eating salads at almost every meal, and this simple Portuguese salad was a go-to. No matter what we were having, it wasn’t a complete meal until someone added a big old bowl of salad to serve at the table. I love that my mom instilled healthy eating habits like salads at a young age. To me, food brings people and a family together. I’m grateful that home cooked meals with the family all together at the table was a nightly occurrence growing up. I hope to have the same routine with Sage as she grows up and we all eat at the dinner table together and connect over delicious healthy food!
How to make the best simple Portuguese salad
A salad is something I actually enjoy eating instead of avoiding (largely thanks to these salad hacks that’ll take your salads from dull to delicious!) This really is such a simple recipe. It’s just a case of throwing your veggies into a bowl and coating with the vinegar dressing. It’s light, leafy and fresh. The perfect traditional accompaniment to whatever meal you’re serving up!
What’s your favourite salad? Let me know in the comments below!
If you make this recipe, be sure to share a photo on social media and tag me @healthnutnutrition #healthnuteats so that I can see your creations!
For more salad recipes, be sure to try my Orzo Pasta Salad and this Grilled Vegetable Salad.
Recipe
Simple Portuguese Salad
Ingredients:
For the salad
- 1 head of green or red leafy lettuce (washed and chopped)
- 3 medium tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 English cucumber (peeled and chopped)
- Spanish sweet onion (sliced)
For the dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- Pinch of sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a small mason jar add in all of the dressing ingredients, screw on the lid and shake well to combine.
- Add all vegetables into a large salad bowl, drizzle on dressing and toss well to coat.
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Wow, This Simple Portuguese Salad looks delicious and so full of vibrant, fresh flavors! I love how the combination of tomatoes, olives, and herbs really brings out the authentic Mediterranean taste. It’s a great reminder of how simple ingredients can come together to make something so satisfying and nourishing. I’m definitely going to try this as a side dish for my next meal. I’d love to hear any suggestions for making it a bit heartier, maybe by adding some grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein. Overall, this is a perfect salad for a light, yet flavorful meal.
Love this salad, very simple just how I like it. We went to Portugal in 2019 and always had a salad with dinner it was always simple and the best! Thanks for sharing