Salads Recipe
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Ingredients
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Mixed Green Salad
Seasonal Marinated Salad
Method
Mixed Green Salad
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash the mixed greens thoroughly under cold water and dry using a salad spinner. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Finely chop the red onion.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- 3
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the feta cheese over the top of the salad.
- 4
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Toss the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- 6
Serve
Serve immediately as a fresh side dish or light meal.
Seasonal Marinated Salad
- 7
Prepare the Vegetables
Trim the ends of the asparagus and cut them into 2-inch pieces. Slice the bell peppers into thin strips and thinly slice the red onion.
- 8
Blanch the Asparagus
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the asparagus pieces for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- 9
Combine the Vegetables
In a large bowl, combine the blanched asparagus, bell peppers, and red onion.
- 10
Make the Marinade
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper.
- 11
Marinate the Salad
Pour the marinade over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat evenly. Let the salad marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
- 12
Serve
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish.