Jul 14 2026

Mista Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

mixed greens, cucumbers, carrots, grape tomatoes, red onions, balsamic dressing

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Dressing

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash the mixed greens thoroughly under cold water. Pat dry with a paper towel or use a salad spinner. Place in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Slice the Cucumber

    Peel the cucumber if desired. Cut it in half lengthwise, then slice into half-moons. Add the sliced cucumber to the bowl.

  3. 3

    Grate the Carrots

    Peel the carrots and grate them using a box grater or a food processor. Sprinkle the grated carrots over the greens and cucumbers in the bowl.

  4. 4

    Add Grape Tomatoes

    Rinse the grape tomatoes and cut them in halves or quarters. Add them to the salad bowl.

  5. 5

    Slice the Red Onion

    Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Add the red onion slices to the salad bowl.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 6

    Make the Balsamic Dressing

    In a small bowl or jar, combine the balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Whisk or shake well to combine.

  2. 7

    Season the Dressing

    Add salt and black pepper to the dressing according to your taste. Mix well.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Combine Salad and Dressing

    Drizzle the balsamic dressing over the prepared salad. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Serve the salad immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for a short time before serving.

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