Green Salad Recipe
Green Leaf Lettuce, Tomatoes & Carrots
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing
Method
Preparing the Salad
- 1
Wash the Vegetables
Thoroughly rinse the green leaf lettuce, tomatoes, and carrots under cold running water to remove any dirt or pesticides.
- 2
Chop the Lettuce
Tear the green leaf lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- 3
Prepare the Tomatoes
Slice the tomatoes into wedges or bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl with lettuce.
- 4
Grate the Carrots
Using a box grater or food processor, grate the carrots and add them to the salad bowl.
Making the Dressing
- 5
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 6
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl and toss gently to combine everything evenly.
Serving the Salad
- 7
Plate the Salad
Divide the salad into individual serving bowls or plates and serve immediately.
