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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing
Method
Preparing the Salad
- 1
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
Wash the mixed greens thoroughly under cold water and dry using a salad spinner or paper towels.
- 2
Step 2: Chop the Vegetables
Halve the cherry tomatoes, peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds, and peel the carrot and cut it into thin strips or grate it.
- 3
Step 3: Combine the Salad Base
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and carrot.
Making the Dressing
- 4
Step 4: Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 5
Step 5: Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Toss gently to coat all the vegetables evenly with the dressing.
Serving the Salad
- 6
Step 6: Serve
Serve the salad immediately as a side dish to your meal, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving for a chilled option.