Dinner Salad Recipe
Mixed greens topped with assorted vegetables.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Vegetable Toppings
Dressing
Method
Preparing the Salad Base
Wash the Greens
Rinse the mixed greens under cold water and spin dry in a salad spinner or pat dry with a paper towel.
Combine the Greens
In a large salad bowl, add the washed mixed greens as the base of your salad.
Preparing the Vegetable Toppings
Prepare the Cherry Tomatoes
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the mixed greens.
Slice the Cucumber
Peel (optional) and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Add to the salad bowl.
Chop the Bell Pepper
Remove the seeds and stem from the bell pepper. Chop into bite-sized pieces and add to the salad.
Slice the Red Onion
Thinly slice the red onion and sprinkle it over the salad for flavor.
Making the Dressing
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, black pepper, and Dijon mustard until emulsified.
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.