Mom's Garden Salad Recipe
cucumber, carrots, tomato, shallots, croutons, green-apple vinaigrette on the side
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Ingredients
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SALADS
Green-Apple Vinaigrette (on the side)
Method
SALAD ASSEMBLY
- 1
Rinse all produce under cold water. Pat greens dry with a clean towel or use a salad spinner.
- 2
- 3
Slice cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons.
- 4
Julienne or thinly slice the carrots.
- 5
Dice the tomato into bite-sized pieces.
- 6
Thinly slice shallots.
- 7
In a large serving bowl, combine greens, cucumber, carrot, tomato, and shallots. Toss gently to distribute.
- 8
Season salad lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper, if desired.
- 9
Just before serving, add croutons to the salad and toss lightly to maintain crunch.
- 10
Arrange salad on individual plates and place a small dish or pitcher of Green-Apple Vinaigrette on the side. Garnish with chopped parsley if using.
Green-Apple Vinaigrette
- 11
Make the vinaigrette
Whisk together green apple juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and salt until well combined.
- 12
Slowly drizzle in olive oil in a thin stream while whisking vigorously to emulsify, until the dressing is smooth and slightly thickened.
- 13
Taste and adjust seasoning with more honey, salt, or pepper if desired.
- 14
Pour vinaigrette into a small serving container for guests to drizzle on the side.
