Garden Salad Recipe
Fresh greens with assorted vegetables.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
Prepare the Vegetables
Rinse all fresh vegetables under cold water to remove any dirt or impurities.
Chop Salad Greens
Tear or chop the mixed salad greens into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice Cherry Tomatoes
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the greens.
Chop Red Bell Pepper
Remove the seeds and stem from the red bell pepper, chop into bite-sized pieces, and mix into the salad.
Shred Carrot
Peel the carrot and then shred it using a grater or a food processor. Add to the salad bowl.
Slice Red Onion
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. You can soak it in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow the flavor if desired.
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Toss the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are well coated.
Serve
Serve immediately as a fresh side dish or light meal.