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Garden Salad: A Fresh Summer Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: N/A
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Salads
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Global
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Enjoy the freshness of summer with this Garden Salad recipe that combines leafy greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, all tossed in a tangy apple cider vinaigrette.


Ingredients

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SALAD:

  • 1 bag of leafy greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

DRESSING:

  • 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

  1. Prepare the Salad: Combine leafy greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl.
  2. Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can customize this salad by adding grilled chicken, feta cheese, or nuts for extra protein and flavor.
  • Feel free to adjust the quantities of the dressing ingredients to suit your taste preferences.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 325
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg