Classic Garden Salad Recipe
American · Side dish · 15 min total
A crisp and refreshing garden salad with a simple vinaigrette, perfect as a side dish or light lunch.
15
min prep
min prep
4
servings
servings
150
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. Slice the cucumber and halve the tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
Tips
- For best texture, serve immediately after dressing.
- Add croutons or grated Parmesan for extra crunch and flavor.
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