Garden Salad Recipe

Time20m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

1 medium Cucumber

1/2 medium Red Onion

1 large Carrot

3 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method

Salad Preparation

Prepare the Vegetables

Start by washing all the vegetables thoroughly under running water.

Chop the Salad Greens

In a large bowl, add the mixed salad greens and gently tear them into bite-sized pieces.

Cut the Cherry Tomatoes

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the salad greens.

Dice the Cucumber

Peel the cucumber (if desired) and chop it into bite-sized cubes. Add it to the bowl.

Slice the Red Onion

Thinly slice the red onion and sprinkle it over the salad.

Shred the Carrot

Using a grater, shred the carrot and add it to the mixture.

Chop the Bell Pepper

Remove the seeds and stems from the bell pepper, then chop it into small pieces and add to the salad.

Add Feta Cheese

If using, crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad.

Make the Dressing

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

Combine Salad and Dressing

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until the mixture is evenly coated.

Serve

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve immediately.