Small Side Salad Recipe
Make Small Side 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 Ingredients
Dressing Ingredients
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Wash and Prepare Greens
Rinse the mixed salad greens under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Shake off excess water or use a salad spinner to dry them.
- 2
Cut Vegetables
Halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and then cut into half-moon shapes. Thinly slice the red onion. Peel the carrot and grate it using a box grater or a food processor.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and grated carrot. Toss gently to mix the ingredients.
Dressing Preparation
- 4
Mix Dressing
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 5
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture. Toss the salad gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serving
- 6
Serve
Transfer the dressed salad to individual serving plates or bowls. Enjoy immediately as a refreshing side dish!
