The Garden Salad: Fresh Flavors You Can Customize Today
The Garden Salad: Fresh Flavors You Can Customize Today is a refreshing and vibrant dish that showcases an array of colorful vegetables and zesty dressings. Perfect for summer picnics, light lunches, or as an elegant side at dinner gatherings, this salad is not only visually appealing but also highly customizable. Whether you prefer crisp iceberg lettuce or the crunch of fresh cucumbers, this salad allows you to express your culinary creativity while enjoying a healthy meal packed with nutrients. With minimal preparation time and endless variations, The Garden Salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 head Iceberg Lettuce (or other leafy greens)
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium Cucumber (sliced)
- 1 medium Carrot (shredded)
- 3 tablespoons Cider Vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh herbs like parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly.
- Chop the iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber; add them to the bowl.
- Shred or chop the carrot and incorporate it into the mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is well coated.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg