Delicious Garden Salad: Fresh Flavors for Every Bite
This delightful Garden Salad, packed with fresh veggies and zesty dressing, is the perfect antidote to fast food cravings.
Equipment
- large salad bowl
- small bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 4 cups mixed salad greens a combination of romaine, spinach, and arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 medium cucumber sliced
- 1 medium bell pepper diced
- ¼ medium red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup radishes sliced
- ½ medium avocado sliced
- ¼ cup feta cheese optional
- to taste fresh herbs basil, parsley, or cilantro
For the Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Rinse mixed salad greens under cold water and pat dry. Place in a large salad bowl.
- Halve cherry tomatoes and slice cucumber. Dice bell pepper and add to salad bowl.
- Thinly slice red onion, add shredded carrots and sliced radishes. Stir gently to combine.
- Slice avocado into wedges and gently place atop salad.
- Sprinkle feta cheese over the salad if desired.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad, toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with freshly chopped herbs.
- Serve immediately for best freshness.
Notes
Use the freshest ingredients for the best flavor and texture. Serve immediately after dressing for optimal crispness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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