Garden Salad Recipe
Cherry Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumber, Croutons on Mixed Spring Greens with Choice of Dressing
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Salad Ingredients
- 1
Prepare the Base
In a large salad bowl, add 6 cups of mixed spring greens as the base of your salad.
- 2
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Wash and halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes. Distribute them evenly over the greens.
- 3
Slice the Cucumber
Peel (if desired) and slice 1 medium cucumber. Add the slices to the salad bowl.
- 4
Chop the Red Onion
Thinly slice 0.5 cup of red onion. Add the slices to the salad.
- 5
Add Croutons
Top the salad with 1 cup of croutons for added crunch.
Preparation of Dressing
- 6
Mix the Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon of honey until well combined.
- 7
Season the Dressing
Add salt and black pepper to taste, continuing to whisk until the dressing is smooth.
- 8
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine the ingredients without bruising the greens.