Side Salad Recipe
A refreshing side salad featuring crisp mixed greens, vibrant cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and a light vinaigrette dressing.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Grate or julienne the carrot.
- 2
Combine the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and carrot.
- 3
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 4
Toss the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine. If desired, sprinkle feta cheese on top.
- 5
Serve
Serve immediately as a refreshing side salad.

