Refreshing summer salad


Refreshing summer salad
A deliciously refreshing summer salad recipe, very simple to make, tomatoes, green salad and croutons, ideal for hot summer days.
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Last modified on: July 13th 2025
For 4 people, you will need:

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 35 min.
Cooking: 5 min.
All in all: 40 min.
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Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - 15 min.
Refreshing summer salad : Stage 1
Peel and cut into small pieces 4 tomatoes .

Add a little salt and leave to stand while you prepare the other ingredients.

Stage 2 - 10 min.
Refreshing summer salad : Stage 2
Prepare 1 lettuce, then cut into chiffonade and pour into a salad bowl.

Stage 3 - 2 min.
Refreshing summer salad : Stage 3

Stage 4 - 1 min.
Refreshing summer salad : Stage 4
Pour it into the bowl, then add the tomatoes...

Stage 5 - 2 min.
Refreshing summer salad : Stage 5
... and chopped herbs (here parsley and chives).

Stage 6 - 5 min.
Refreshing summer salad : Stage 6
Cut 2 slices bread into small pieces, and brown them in a small frying pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Stage 7 - 2 min.
Refreshing summer salad : Stage 7
Add the croutons to the bowl, pour in 5 tablespoons french dressing (vinaigrette) and mix well.

Serve chilled, but not too cold.
Remarks
The quantities of tomatoes and lettuce are only indicative, so don't hesitate to adapt them.

The croutons, if you use them, can be made with olive oil, in keeping with the recipe, or with butter, a little more gourmet.
Keeping: To be enjoyed during the day.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe150 RDI=60 %1,180 RDI=110 %120 RDI=20 %1,280 RDI=60 %5,350 RDI: 60 %
Per 100 g20 RDI=6 %130 RDI=10 %10 RDI=2 %140 RDI=7 %590 RDI: 7 %
Per person40 RDI=20 %300 RDI=30 %30 RDI=5 %320 RDI=20 %1,340 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: Gluten, Sulfites, Mustard
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 people : 5.00 €
  • Per person : 1.25 €

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