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
Preparation of Vegetables
- 1
Wash and Chop
Thoroughly wash the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and carrots under cold running water. Pat the vegetables dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- 2
Chop Romaine Lettuce
Remove the tough stems from the romaine lettuce and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.
- 3
Halve Cherry Tomatoes
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the romaine lettuce.
- 4
Slice Cucumber
Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and then slice it into half-moon shapes. Add to the salad bowl.
- 5
Dice Red Bell Pepper
Remove the seeds and stem from the red bell pepper, then dice it into small pieces. Add to the salad bowl.
- 6
Grate Carrots
Peel the carrot and grate it using a box grater or a food processor. Add the grated carrots to the salad bowl.
Dressing Preparation
- 7
Mix Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined and emulsified.
Assemble Salad
- 8
Combine Salad
Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables in the salad bowl. Toss gently until all vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- 9
Add Optional Toppings
If desired, add feta cheese, diced avocado, and sunflower seeds on top of the salad. Toss lightly to combine.