Best 7 Tossed Salad Cubano Recipes

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Tossed salad cubano is a delicious and refreshing Cuban dish that combines the flavors of fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices. It is typically made with a variety of greens, such as romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, and arugula, along with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers. The salad is seasoned with a tangy, flavorful dressing typically made with olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and cumin. This flavorful salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it can also be served as a side dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TOSSED SALAD



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To speed up the preparation of this salad even more, you can slice the vegetables when you have time, either early in the day or the night before.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups torn mixed greens
1 medium tomato, diced
1 cup sliced radishes
1 cup sliced red onion
1/4 cup bacon bits
2/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, toss the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 25g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 660mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

YOUR BASIC TOSSED SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 11m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 hearts romaine lettuce
2 small plum tomatoes, diced
1 Kirby cucumber or 1/4 European seedless cucumber, diced
1 small yellow onion or 1/2 red onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
1/4 cup (a couple of glugs) extra-virgin olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons (a couple of splashes) red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Coarse salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Place salad greens in a salad bowl and top with tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and carrot. Place oil, vinegar and sugar in a small plastic container. Put the lid on the container and shake dressing until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Pour dressing over salad. Season salad with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.

CUBANO SALAD



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 radishes, thinly sliced
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 small avocado, cut into chunks

Steps:

  • Whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl. Whisk in the olive oil.
  • Combine the radishes, tomatoes, lettuce and onions in a large bowl and toss with just enough dressing to coat. Top with the avocado.

TOSSED SALAD CUBANO



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About.com has a large section on Latin/Caribbean cooking. "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."

Provided by Elmotoo

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 roma tomatoes (cut into wedges)
1 large onion (sliced into thin rings)
5 cups mixed salad greens
4 -6 radishes (thinly sliced)
2 -4 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup lime juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

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

CLASSIC TOSSED SALAD



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This is a delicious salad that goes great with any meal, especially Italian!

Provided by Toni Bankson

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup blanched slivered almonds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
6 fresh mushrooms, sliced
¼ cup grated Romano cheese
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the almonds in the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently until lightly browned. When the almonds are beginning to turn, add sesame seeds, and cook 1 more minute, or until seeds are toasted.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce with feta cheese, olives, almonds, sesame seeds, tomatoes, onion, mushrooms, and Romano cheese. When ready to serve, toss with Italian dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 19.4 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 639 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

CUBAN SALAD



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Cuban salads typically are refreshing, yet uncomplicated, and they're always a nice addition to what often can be a heavy Cuban meal. Served with a loaf of crusty Cuban bread isn't a bad idea either!

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
4 medium tomatoes (such as Campari®), cut into wedges
2 medium avocados - peeled, pitted, and cubed
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
½ (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine romaine, tomatoes, avocados, onion, and black beans in a large bowl; toss to combine.
  • Whisk lime juice, honey, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. While constantly whisking, stream in the olive oil until dressing is well combined.
  • Drizzle some of the dressing over the salad, toss, taste, and add more dressing if desired. If there's any extra dressing, refrigerate for later use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Fat 43.7 g, Fiber 16.1 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 384.7 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

TANGY TOSSED SALAD



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This colorful salad features a delicious vinaigrette dressing made with stock pantry items. When you don't have much time to get dinner on the table, use prepackages salad greens.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon minced chives
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups torn salad greens
1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; cover and shake well. In a large salad bowl, combine greens and tomatoes. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh and high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of your salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients: There are many different variations of this salad, so feel free to add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.
  • Dress the salad lightly: A little bit of dressing goes a long way. You don't want to overpower the flavors of the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best when served fresh. The longer it sits, the more the flavors will meld together and the salad will become less refreshing.

Conclusion:

The Tossed Salad Cubano is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It is also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give the Tossed Salad Cubano a try. You won't be disappointed!

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