Fresh Garden Salad
A crisp and colorful salad with lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and a tangy vinaigrette—simple and versatile.
Equipment
- Large Salad Bowl
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cups mixed lettuce washed and chopped
- 1 cup cucumber sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup carrots shredded
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
Vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, carrots, and onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until blended.
- Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
Customize with feta, nuts, or avocado. Double the vinaigrette for meal prep and store separately.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.2mg
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