Cap's Creation Recipe
Garden salad with mixed greens and your choice of toppings.
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Ingredients
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Base
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Preparing the Base
- 1
Wash and Chop the Vegetables
Rinse the mixed greens under cold water and pat dry. Chop the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and carrot into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Combine the Base Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, chopped cucumber, and shredded carrots. Toss gently to combine.
Adding Toppings
- 3
Prepare the Toppings
Slice the avocado and set aside. Crumble the feta cheese, and if using, chop the grilled chicken into strips.
- 4
Add Toppings to Salad
Sprinkle the avocado, feta cheese, olives, sunflower seeds, and grilled chicken (if using) over the salad base.
Making the Dressing
- 5
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 6
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.