Side Salad Recipe

Salad Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Vegetables

   Wash the mixed salad greens thoroughly under cold water and spin dry using a salad spinner or pat dry with a paper towel.

2. 2

   Cut the Cherry Tomatoes

   Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and set aside.

3. 3

   Slice the Cucumber

   Peel the cucumber (if desired) and slice it into thin rounds or half-moons. Set aside.

4. 4

   Chop the Red Onion

   Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Rinse under water to reduce the sharpness, then set aside.

5. 5

   Grate the Carrots

   Peel the carrots and grate them using a box grater or food processor. Set aside.

6. 6

   Mix the Salad

   In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and grated carrots.

7. 7

   Prepare the Dressing

   In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

8. 8

   Dress the Salad

   Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated.

9. 9

   Add Feta Cheese

   If using, crumble the feta cheese on top of the salad before serving.

10. 10

    Serve

    Serve the salad immediately as a side dish, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving for a chilled effect.