Side Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash the mixed greens thoroughly under running water and dry them using a salad spinner or paper towels. Place them in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Add them to the bowl with the mixed greens.
- 3
Slice the Cucumber
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds or half-moons. Add the cucumber slices to the salad bowl.
- 4
Shred the Carrot
Peel the carrot and shred it using a box grater or a food processor. Sprinkle the shredded carrot over the salad.
- 5
Chop the Red Onion
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add the slices to the salad bowl.
- 6
Incorporate Feta Cheese
Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad.
- 7
Prepare the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 8
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- 9
Serve
Serve the salad immediately as a side dish or refrigerate for later use.