Garden Salad Recipe
Make Garden 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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Vegetables
Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Lettuce
Wash the romaine or butter lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Pat dry with a paper towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess water. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
- 3
Slice the Cucumber
Wash the cucumber and remove the ends. Cut it in half lengthwise, then slice it into half-moon shapes. Add the cucumber slices to the mixing bowl.
- 4
Shred the Carrot
Peel the carrot and use a box grater or a food processor to shred it. Add the shredded carrot to the salad bowl.
- 5
Chop the Bell Pepper
Remove the seeds and stem from the bell pepper. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and add it to the salad bowl.
Dressing Preparation
- 6
Mix the Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, black pepper, Dijon mustard, and honey (if using) until well combined.
- 7
Combine Salad and Dressing
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl. Toss gently to ensure all vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serving
- 8
Serve the Salad
Divide the garden salad into individual serving bowls or plates and enjoy immediately.