Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsBen's Chili BowlFresh Garden Salad Recipe

Fresh Garden Salad Recipe

Inspired by Ben's Chili Bowl
Time15m
Serves4

Make Fresh Garden Salad Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Salad Base

    In a large salad bowl, add the mixed salad greens as the base.

  2. 2

    Add Cherry Tomatoes

    Rinse the cherry tomatoes under cold water, then slice them in half. Add them to the bowl with the greens.

  3. 3

    Slice the Cucumber

    Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the salad bowl.

  4. 4

    Chop the Red Onion

    Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add the slices to the salad bowl, adjusting the quantity based on your preference.

  5. 5

    Grate the Carrot

    Peel the carrot and grate it using a grater. Sprinkle the grated carrot over the salad.

  6. 6

    Add Feta Cheese

    Crumble the feta cheese over the salad, distributing it evenly.

  7. 7

    Prepare the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  8. 8

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Serve the salad immediately, garnished with additional feta cheese if desired.

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