Cap's Creation Recipe
Garden salad with mixed greens and your choice of toppings.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Toppings (Choose any combination)
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Base Ingredients
- 1
Prepare the Mixed Greens
In a large salad bowl, add 4 cups of mixed greens as the base of your salad.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add to the greens. Finely slice the red onion and sprinkle it on top.
Adding Toppings
- 3
Choose Your Toppings
Select any combination of the toppings. For example, you can add 0.5 cup of feta cheese, 0.5 cup of olives, and 1 sliced avocado. For a protein boost, include 1 cup of grilled chicken.
- 4
Add the Toppings
Evenly distribute your selected toppings over the mixed greens and vegetables in the bowl.
Making the Dressing
- 5
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of honey. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.