Description
Discover a vibrant Garden Salad that is a delightful addition to any meal. Bursting with crisp leafy greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and refreshing cucumbers, this salad is not just visually appealing but also a powerhouse of nutrients. Tossed with a zesty homemade vinaigrette, it’s the perfect dish for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a healthy lunch option. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, this versatile salad can easily be customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins like grilled chicken or turkey. Enjoy it as a light main course or a colorful side dish that complements any entrée.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag of leafy greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the leafy greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion. Toss gently to mix.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss lightly to coat all ingredients while keeping the greens crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg