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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Vegetables & Add-ins
Dressing (Simple Vinaigrette)
Method
Salad Base
- 1
- 2
Place all prepared greens into a large mixing bowl and gently toss to combine.
Vegetables & Add-ins
- 3
Prepare vegetables: halve cherry tomatoes, thinly slice cucumber, julienne the red bell pepper, shred the carrot (use a grater or peeler), thinly slice red onion, and slice radishes.
- 4
Add all prepared vegetables, chopped fresh herbs, and toasted sunflower seeds to the bowl with the greens. If using feta, hold for final garnish.
Dressing (Simple Vinaigrette)
- 5
Emulsify dressing
In a small jar or bowl, combine red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until combined. Slowly drizzle in extra-virgin olive oil while whisking (or add to jar and shake vigorously) until the dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened.
- 6
Taste and adjust seasoning — add more salt, pepper, or a splash of vinegar or oil to reach desired balance.
- 7
Just before serving, pour dressing over the salad (start with about two-thirds of the dressing), and toss gently to coat evenly. Add more dressing to taste.
- 8
Transfer to serving bowl or plates and top with optional crumbled feta and an extra sprinkle of toasted sunflower seeds. Serve immediately.