Jul 14 2026

Salad Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Fresh garden salad with seasonal vegetables

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Dressing

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash all vegetables thoroughly under running water. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Add Cherry Tomatoes

    Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the salad bowl with the lettuce.

  3. 3

    Slice the Cucumber

    Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the salad bowl.

  4. 4

    Dice the Bell Pepper

    Remove the seeds and slice the bell pepper into thin strips, then dice it into small pieces. Add to the salad bowl.

  5. 5

    Shred the Carrot

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

  6. 6

    Slice the Red Onion

    Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl. Adjust the amount to taste.

Dressing

  1. 7

    Make the Dressing

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

  2. 8

    Combine Salad and Dressing

    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all the ingredients are well coated.

Serving

  1. 9

    Serve the Salad

    Serve the salad immediately on plates or in bowls. Enjoy your fresh garden salad!

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