Side Garden Salad Recipe
A smaller version of the best garden salad ever.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Preparing the Salad
- 1
Wash and Prepare Vegetables
Thoroughly wash the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and carrot under cold running water.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and grate the carrot.
- 3
Combine Salad Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and grated carrot.
Adding Toppings
- 4
Slice and Add Red Onion
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad mixture.
- 5
Add Feta Cheese
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad.
- 6
Include Olives
Add the olives to the salad, distributing them evenly.
Making the Dressing
- 7
Mix Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 8
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Serving
- 9
Plate the Salad
Serve the salad in individual bowls or on a large serving platter.
- 10
Enjoy!
Enjoy your refreshing side garden salad!
