Description
The Garden Salad: Fresh Flavors You Can Customize Today is a vibrant and nutritious dish that celebrates seasonal ingredients. Perfect for summer gatherings, this salad can be tailored to suit your personal taste, making it an ideal choice for picnics, light lunches, or as a refreshing side dish. With its crisp vegetables and zesty dressing, every bite offers a delightful crunch while keeping calories low. Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, this customizable salad is not only delicious but also a fantastic way to incorporate fresh produce into your diet. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this colorful bowl of goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head Iceberg Lettuce (or other leafy greens)
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium Cucumber (or Lebanese cucumber)
- 1 medium Carrot (shredded or chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Cider Vinegar (or any vinegar/lemon juice)
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or other neutral oil)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Cooking/Kosher Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Parsley (or chives) (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse all vegetables under cold water.
- Chop the iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Peel and shred or chop the carrot.
- Slice the cucumber into rounds or half-moons based on your preference.
- In a small bowl, combine cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk until well combined and emulsified.
- In a large mixing bowl, add all chopped vegetables.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture.
- Toss gently using salad tongs until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the salad to serving plates or bowls.
- Garnish with parsley or chives if desired.
- Enjoy your fresh garden salad immediately!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg