Garden Salad Recipe
Fresh mixed greens with a variety of toppings
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Salad Base
- 1
Prepare Mixed Greens
Wash the mixed greens thoroughly under cold water and spin dry in a salad spinner.
- 2
Prepare Cherry Tomatoes
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
- 3
Prepare Cucumber
Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds.
- 4
Prepare Red Onion
Thinly slice the red onion.
Preparation of Toppings
- 5
Prepare Feta Cheese
Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces.
- 6
Prepare Olives
Slice the olives if they are whole; otherwise, leave them whole.
- 7
Prepare Carrots
Grate or julienne the carrots.
- 8
Prepare Avocado
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice it into thin wedges.
Making the Dressing
- 9
Mix Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey until emulsified.
- 10
Season Dressing
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Assembling the Salad
- 11
Combine Salad Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- 12
Add Toppings
Add the toppings: feta cheese, olives, carrots, and avocado on top of the salad.
- 13
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.