The Garden Salad: Fresh Flavors You Can Customize Today
The Garden Salad: Fresh Flavors You Can Customize Today is your go-to recipe for a refreshing and vibrant dish that brightens up any meal. With just a few fresh ingredients, this customizable salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light lunch at home. Packed with crisp vegetables and drizzled with a zesty dressing, this healthy option caters to every palate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Iceberg lettuce (or other leafy greens)
- Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- Cucumber (sliced)
- Carrot (shredded or chopped)
- Cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Dijon mustard
- Cooking/Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Parsley (or chives) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by rinsing them under cold water. Chop the iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into rounds or half-moons. Shred or chop the carrot and add everything to the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Optional: Garnish with chopped parsley or chives before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg