Description
A vibrant and refreshing garden salad packed with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., lettuce, spinach, arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, feta cheese, and olives if using.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- For a vegan option, omit the feta cheese.
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: salad, garden salad, fresh salad recipe, healthy salad, easy salad