Jul 14 2026
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Side Greens Recipe

Inspired by Heather's
Time20m
Serves4

Mixed Greens with Herb Vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Herb Vinaigrette

Method

Prepare the Salad Base

  1. 1

    Wash the greens

    Rinse the mixed salad greens under cold water and spin dry using a salad spinner.

  2. 2

    Chop the vegetables

    Slice the cucumber into thin rounds, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.

  3. 3

    Combine the salad ingredients

    In a large salad bowl, combine the washed mixed greens, sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion.

Make the Herb Vinaigrette

  1. 4

    Mix the vinaigrette ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, chopped parsley, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 5

    Taste and adjust seasoning

    Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasoning with more salt or black pepper as needed.

  3. 6

    Dress the salad

    Drizzle the herb vinaigrette over the salad base and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.

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