Fresh Salad with Greens (Printable Format)
Vibrant mix of tomatoes, cucumber, peppers and greens tossed in a lemon-Dijon vinaigrette—ready in 15 minutes.
# 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, or 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 - Place cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, sliced red onion, and mixed salad greens into a large salad bowl.
02 - Add crumbled feta cheese and sliced kalamata olives to the bowl if desired.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is fully emulsified.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to evenly coat all ingredients.
05 - Serve at once to enjoy optimal freshness and flavor.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- If you secretly love meals that are both lazy AND seriously tasty, this is your golden ticket.
- It&aposs the salad that wins over even the most dedicated bread-lovers at my table.
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- If you overdress, the greens wilt into sadness fast—less is more until you taste.
- Slicing onions paper-thin makes ALL the difference between zing and astringency.
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- Rub the inside of your salad bowl with a cut garlic clove for a surprising depth of flavor.
- Brighten up leftovers by adding a splash of lemon juice and tossing again just before serving.