Garden Salad Recipe
Make Garden Salad Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Dressing
Optional Toppings
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Start by rinsing all the vegetables under cold water to remove any dirt or pesticides.
- 2
Chop Romaine Lettuce
Remove the leaves from the romaine lettuce head, chop them into bite-sized pieces, and place them in a large salad bowl.
- 3
Slice Cherry Tomatoes
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the romaine lettuce.
- 4
- 5
Slice Red Onion
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.
- 6
Grate Carrot
Peel and grate the carrot using a box grater or a food processor, then add to the bowl.
- 7
Chop Bell Pepper
Remove the seeds from the bell pepper, chop it into small pieces, and add it to the bowl.
Dressing Preparation
- 8
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 9
Taste and Adjust
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning or sweetness as needed by adding more salt, honey, or vinegar.
Combine and Serve
- 10
Toss the Salad
Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables in the salad bowl. Toss gently to combine, ensuring all the veggies are coated with the dressing.
- 11
Add Optional Toppings
If desired, sprinkle feta cheese, olives, and croutons on top of the salad before serving.
- 12
Serve
Serve immediately while fresh and crisp.
