Tossed Salad Recipe
Mixed greens with seasonal vegetables.
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Ingredients
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Base
Vegetables
Dressing
Method
Preparation
Prepare the Mixed Greens
In a large salad bowl, place the mixed greens as the base for your salad.
Chop the Vegetables
Wash and chop the cherry tomatoes in half. Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Remove the seeds from the red bell pepper and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Peel and grate the carrot. Thinly slice the red onion.
Assembly
Combine the Ingredients
Add the chopped cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, grated carrot, and sliced red onion to the bowl with mixed greens.
Dressing
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, black pepper, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Serving
Serve the Salad
Serve the tossed salad immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.