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Fresh Garden Salad

A vibrant and refreshing garden salad packed with fresh vegetables and a light vinaigrette dressing, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups mixed greens such as spinach, arugula, and romaine
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber cucumber sliced
  • 1 bell pepper bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to add your favorite toppings such as nuts, seeds, or cheese for extra flavor and texture.

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