Fresh Salad (Print Version)
Vibrant salad of cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper and mixed greens with a lemon-Dijon olive oil dressing.
# What You 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 (such as 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 black pepper, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large salad bowl, add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and mixed salad greens.
02 - Add feta cheese and kalamata olives if desired.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
04 - Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to ensure even coating of all ingredients.
05 - Serve immediately to maintain freshness and optimal texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You can swap in whatever veggies you have, so no need for a special shopping trip.
- The tangy homemade dressing brings everything together in under 15 minutes flat.
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- If you add the dressing too soon, the greens wilt much faster than you&aposd think.
- Letting the onions soak for a few minutes mellows their sharpness more than you realize.
03 -
- Rubbing the salad bowl with a garlic clove before tossing amplifies the aroma in subtle ways.
- Add a pinch of flaky salt just before serving to wake up the flavors one last time.