Garden Salad Recipe
mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers & shredded carrots. served with your choice of dressing. add chicken, shrimp or steak for $5
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Optional Proteins
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
- 1
Wash and Chop Vegetables
Thoroughly wash the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and shredded carrots under cold water. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and the red onion into thin strips.
- 2
Prepare Cherry Tomatoes
Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside.
Assemble Salad
- 3
Combine Salad Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, and sliced red onion. Toss gently to mix all the ingredients.
Prepare Optional Proteins (if using)
- 4
Cook Protein
If adding grilled chicken, season with salt and pepper, and grill until cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side). For shrimp, sauté in a pan with a little olive oil for about 3-4 minutes until pink. For steak, season and grill to your desired doneness (about 4-5 minutes per side for medium).
- 5
Slice Protein
Once cooked, slice the protein into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Prepare Dressing
- 6
Mix Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Serve Salad
- 7
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- 8
Add Protein (if desired)
Top the salad with your choice of sliced grilled chicken, sautéed shrimp, or grilled steak.
- 9
Serve Immediately
Transfer the salad to serving plates and enjoy fresh!
