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Cuban Tossed Salad

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Cuban Tossed Salad

Cuban Tossed Salad

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Cuban tossed salad is a simple yet delicious salad. Serve the tossed salad for a light lunch or with dinner. This recipe is very versatile; you can substitute any variety of tomato, onion, lettuce or radish. The fresh dressing is worth the extra effort to make, but if you don't have time you can use bottled vinaigrette.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 00 minute

Ingredients:

  • 2 Roma tomatoes (cut into wedges)
  • 1 large onion (sliced into thin rings)
  • 1 each 5-oz package lettuce mix
  • 4 to 6 radishes (thinly sliced)
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  • Dressing:
  • 2 to 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

  1. Arrange tomatoes, onion, lettuce, and radishes on a serving platter, or toss them together in a salad bowl.
  2. Using a blender, mix together garlic, olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, salt and pepper to make a vinaigrette type dressing.
  3. Chill the salad and dressing until ready to serve.
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