Cap's Creation Recipe
Garden salad with mixed greens and your choice of toppings.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Salad Base
- 1
Wash and Prepare Vegetables
Thoroughly wash the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and carrots under cold water. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- 2
Chop Vegetables
Chop the cucumber into thin slices and grate the carrots. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Assembly
- 3
Combine Salad Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, chopped cucumber, grated carrots, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- 4
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the feta cheese, sliced almonds, diced avocado, and olives over the salad. If desired, add grilled chicken on top.
Dressing Preparation
- 5
Mix Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Final Assembly
- 6
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the assembled salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- 7
Serve
Serve immediately with extra dressing on the side if desired.