Fresh Salad (Printable)
Cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper and greens with lemon-Dijon dressing — bright, quick, and refreshing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
02 - 1 cucumber, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 3 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
→ Optional Additions
06 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
07 - 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
→ Dressing
08 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - 1 teaspoon honey
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and mixed greens in a large salad bowl.
02 - Add crumbled feta cheese and kalamata olives if desired.
03 - Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well emulsified.
04 - Drizzle dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to ensure even coating.
05 - Serve immediately to maintain crispness and optimal flavor.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Each forkful is a crunchy surprise, layered with bright flavors and zippy dressing that will wake up your taste buds.
- This bowlful of greens pulls together in a flash, making busy days or impromptu dinners effortlessly delicious.
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- If you dress the salad too early, the greens can wilt and lose their crunch.
- Soaking red onion in cold water for five minutes changed how much my friends enjoyed the whole bowl.
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- Mix the dressing in the bottom of your serving bowl before adding greens for fewer dishes to clean.
- Use your hands to toss gently, so every bite stays light and lively.