Garden Salad Recipe
Mixed greens with seasonal vegetables and house-made vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
House-Made Vinaigrette
Method
Preparing the Salad
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds, dice the bell pepper, and shred or julienne the carrot.
- 2
Combine the Salad
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and carrot. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
Making the Vinaigrette
- 3
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
- 4
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss the salad gently to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
