Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsOld Neighborhood CafeCap's Creation Recipe

Cap's Creation Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

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. 1

    Prepare the Mixed Greens

    In a large salad bowl, add 4 cups of mixed greens as the base of your salad.

  2. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 4

    Add the Toppings

    Evenly distribute your selected toppings over the mixed greens and vegetables in the bowl.

Making the Dressing

  1. 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.

  2. 6

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.

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