Garden Salad: A Fresh and Vibrant Summer Side
A vibrant and refreshing Garden Salad featuring crisp leafy greens, sweet cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, and sharp red onion. Tossed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette with apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and seasoning, it’s a quick, nutritious, and versatile summer side dish, ready in under 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 servings
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 bag of leafy greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the leafy greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- For the dressing, whisk together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving to keep the greens crisp.
Notes
- For best results, store the salad and dressing separately until serving.
- You can customize by adding nuts, cheese, or fruits to enhance flavor.
