Jul 14 2026

Baby Greens Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Tossed in chipotle vinaigrette and topped with charred tomatoes, heirloom carrots, cucumbers and fried onion straws.

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chipotle Vinaigrette

    In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon chipotle powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Char the Tomatoes

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Toss cherry tomatoes with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper, then grill for about 5-7 minutes until they are blistered and charred. Remove from heat.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Peel and julienne the heirloom carrots. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine baby greens, charred tomatoes, julienned carrots, and sliced cucumbers. Drizzle with chipotle vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Top the salad with fried onion straws before serving.

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