Garden Salad Recipe
Iceberg lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrots & lemon thyme vinaigrette
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Vinaigrette
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
- 2
Chop the Lettuce
Remove the core from the iceberg lettuce. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
- 3
Slice the Tomato
Cut the tomatoes into wedges or slices, depending on your preference. Add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
- 4
Slice the Cucumber
Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, then slice it into half-moons or rounds. Add the cucumber to the salad bowl.
- 5
Grate the Carrots
Peel the carrots and grate them using a box grater or a food processor. Add the grated carrots to the salad bowl.
Vinaigrette Preparation
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon thyme, honey, salt, and pepper.
- 7
Whisk Together
Using a whisk or a fork, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together until well combined and slightly emulsified.
- 8
Taste and Adjust
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper as needed.