Description
A light and refreshing garden salad featuring mixed leafy greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion dressed with a tangy apple cider vinegar and Dijon mustard vinaigrette. Perfect as a quick, healthy side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 1 bag of leafy greens (mixed greens, arugula, or your favorite lettuce)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the leafy greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion. Gently toss to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- Toss the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat all the vegetables evenly with the vinaigrette.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a light and fresh side dish, perfect for complementing any summer meal.
Notes
- You can substitute the leafy greens with your preferred type of lettuce or salad greens.
- For added protein, consider topping the salad with grilled chicken, tofu, or chickpeas.
- Add fresh herbs like basil or parsley for extra flavor.
- Salad is best served fresh to maintain crispness.
