Description
A refreshing and easy classic house salad, perfect as a starter or light meal. This recipe features crisp mixed greens, vibrant vegetables, and a tangy homemade vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup carrot, shredded
- 1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, carrot, and bell pepper. If using, add the feta cheese.
- Make the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine. Be careful not to overdress the salad; you may not need all of the vinaigrette.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately.
Notes
- Chill the vegetables and dressing separately before combining to keep the salad extra crisp.
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for a heartier salad.
- Soak red onions in cold water for 5-10 minutes to reduce their sharpness.
- Taste and adjust seasoning in the vinaigrette to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 250 cal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg