Garden Salad Recipe
Fresh garden salad with gluten-free dressing.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Gluten-Free Dressing
Method
Preparing the Salad
- 1
Wash and Prepare Vegetables
Thoroughly wash all vegetables under cold running water. Pat dry with a clean towel.
- 2
Chop the Lettuce
Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- 3
Halve the Cherry Tomatoes
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
- 4
Slice the Cucumber
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into rounds or half-moons and add to the salad bowl.
- 5
Grate the Carrot
Peel the carrot and grate it using a grater. Add the grated carrot to the salad bowl.
- 6
Slice the Red Onion
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl. Use less if you prefer a milder flavor.
- 7
Chop the Bell Pepper
Remove the seeds and stem from the bell pepper, chop it into bite-sized pieces, and add it to the salad bowl.
Making the Dressing
- 8
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
- 9
Taste and Adjust Seasoning
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or honey if desired.
Combining Salad and Dressing
- 10
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the prepared salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- 11
Serve Immediately
Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste. Enjoy!
