Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSoup Spoon CaféSide Salad Recipe

Side Salad Recipe

Inspired by Soup Spoon Café
Time15m
Serves4

A refreshing mix of crisp greens, ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, and a zesty vinaigrette, perfect for a light and healthy accompaniment to any meal.

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and dry the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and carrots. Slice the cucumber and carrots into thin rounds. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Finely slice the red onion.

  2. 2

    Combine the Salad

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

  3. 3

    Make the Dressing

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

  4. 4

    Dress the Salad

    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

More from Soup Spoon Café