Garden Salad Recipe
Make Garden Salad Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Extras
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Vegetables
- 1
Prepare the Romaine Lettuce
Wash the romaine lettuce under cold water. Remove the core and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Cut the Cherry Tomatoes
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Add them to the salad bowl with the romaine lettuce.
- 3
Slice the Cucumber
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the salad bowl.
- 4
Chop the Bell Pepper
Remove the seeds and stem from the bell pepper, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Add to the salad bowl.
- 5
Slice the Red Onion
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. If desired, rinse the slices under cold water to reduce the sharpness. Add to the salad bowl.
Adding Extras
- 6
Add Feta Cheese
Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the salad.
- 7
Add Olives
Pit and slice the olives if necessary, then add them to the salad.
- 8
Add Sunflower Seeds
Sprinkle the sunflower seeds over the top of the salad.
Preparing the Dressing
- 9
Mix the Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Final Assembly
- 10
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- 11
Serve
Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing side or main dish.
