Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHeather'sSide Green Salad With Herb Vinaigrette Recipe

Side Green Salad With Herb Vinaigrette Recipe

Inspired by Heather's
Time25m
Serves4

Make Side Green Salad With Herb Vinaigrette Recipe in just 25m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Herb Vinaigrette

Method

Preparing the Salad

  1. 1

    Wash the Greens

    Thoroughly rinse the mixed greens under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Spin dry in a salad spinner or pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    Slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion. Peel and grate the carrot using a box grater or a food processor.

  3. 3

    Combine the Salad

    In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and grated carrot. Toss gently to mix the ingredients.

Making the Herb Vinaigrette

  1. 4

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a small bowl or a jar with a lid, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, fresh basil, and fresh parsley.

  2. 5

    Whisk or Shake

    Whisk the mixture together with a fork or a whisk until well combined. Alternatively, if using a jar, secure the lid and shake vigorously until the vinaigrette is emulsified.

  3. 6

    Season to Taste

    Add salt and black pepper to taste, then mix again to incorporate the seasoning.

Serving the Salad

  1. 7

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the herb vinaigrette over the prepared salad. Start with half the vinaigrette and toss the salad gently. Add more dressing as desired.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Serve the salad immediately as a side dish. Enjoy fresh!

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