Garden Vegetable Salad Recipe
Make Garden Vegetable Salad Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Greens
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place the chopped lettuce in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
Quarter the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl. Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and then slice it into half-moon shapes. Add the cucumber slices to the bowl.
- 3
Add the Bell Pepper and Carrot
Remove the seeds from the bell pepper, chop it into small pieces, and add it to the salad bowl. Peel the carrot and grate it using a box grater, then add the grated carrot to the bowl.
Topping the Salad
- 4
- 5
Add Cheese and Seeds
Sprinkle the feta cheese and sunflower seeds over the top of the salad.
Dressing Preparation
- 6
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey until well combined.
- 7
Season the Dressing
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust the flavors as desired.
Final Assembly
- 8
Combine Salad and Dressing
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss the salad gently to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
- 9
Serve
Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.