Easy Green Salad Recipe

This easy green salad is quick + delightful. It's got a mustardy dressing that tastes great tossed with any soft green.

The dressing is inspired by the delicious mustard and vinegar dressing from the famous Parisian bistro Relais de l'Entrecôte.

Why You Should Make this Salad

This salad is ready in mere minutes and while it's simple to make, it has wonderful, complex flavors from the vinegar mustard dressing.

You can scale it up or down easily and add optional toppings (like toasted walnuts or shredded parm).

What You'll Need to Make this Salad

To make this recipe, you'll need:

• Baby Greens or Other Soft Lettuce. I like this recipe with a mix of baby greens, chopped butter lettuce, or chopped romaine.
• Olive oil
• Red wine vinegar
• Stoneground or wholegrain mustard
• Salt and pepper

More Green Salads You'll Love

If you like an easy side salad, check out some of our other favorites.

• The Best Green Salad Recipe - soft butter lettuce combined with crumbled parm, red onions, and panko
• Shredded Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad - a hearty salad made with massaged kale, shredded sprouts, and sliced apples
• Shaved Zucchini Salad - fresh, ribboned zucchini combined with soft cheese and pine nuts

Tips for Making a Simple Green Salad

• This salad is best served immediately after you make it. While you technically can save it in the refrigerator, I don't recommend it - it will be too wilted.
• I used baby greens for this recipe, but I've also made it with butter lettuce and romaine. Any soft lettuce will work well!
• If this salad is too simple for you, add some shredded parmesan or toasted nuts.