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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Herb Vinaigrette
Method
Prepare the Salad Base
- 1
Wash the greens
Rinse the mixed salad greens under cold water and spin dry using a salad spinner.
- 2
Chop the vegetables
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
- 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
- 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.
- 5
Taste and adjust seasoning
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasoning with more salt or black pepper as needed.
- 6
Dress the salad
Drizzle the herb vinaigrette over the salad base and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.