Mixed Garden & Veggie Salad Recipe
Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, red onion, shredded carrots and cabbage topped with seasoned croutons. Served with your choice of dressing on the side.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Croutons
Dressing (optional)
Method
Prepare Salad
- 1
Wash and chop vegetables
Rinse the mixed greens under cold water and pat dry. In a large bowl, add the mixed greens, halved grape tomatoes, sliced cucumber, pitted and sliced black olives, finely chopped red onion, shredded carrots, and shredded cabbage.
- 2
Toss the salad
Gently toss all the ingredients together until evenly distributed. Set aside.
Prepare Croutons
- 3
Preheat oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 4
Season the bread
In a mixing bowl, combine the cubed bread, olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss until the bread is evenly coated.
- 5
Bake croutons
Spread the seasoned bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, stirring halfway through. Remove from oven and let cool.
Serve Salad
- 6
Assemble the salad
Once the croutons are cooled, sprinkle them over the prepared salad. Serve the salad with your choice of dressing on the side.
