Description
The Garden Salad: Fresh Flavors You Can Customize Today is a delightful and vibrant dish that offers endless possibilities for personalization. Bursting with fresh vegetables and dressed in a zesty vinaigrette, this salad is perfect for summer gatherings, quick lunches, or as a healthy side dish. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create a colorful medley that not only pleases the palate but also nourishes the body. The crisp textures and bright flavors will make this salad a favorite at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head Iceberg Lettuce (or other leafy greens)
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium Cucumber (sliced)
- 1 medium Carrot (shredded or chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Cider Vinegar
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh herbs like Parsley or Chives
Instructions
- Rinse all vegetables under cold water. Chop the iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a mixing bowl.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl. Slice the cucumber into rounds or half-moons and include it. Shred or chop the carrot and mix everything together.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables and toss gently until evenly coated. Garnish with optional herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg