Fresh Salad (Printable)
Vibrant mix of cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion and mixed greens with lemon-Dijon dressing.
# 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 freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
01 - In a large salad bowl, add the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, thinly sliced red onion, and mixed salad greens.
02 - Incorporate the crumbled feta cheese and sliced kalamata olives if desired.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
04 - Pour the dressing evenly over the salad. Toss gently to ensure all vegetables are well coated.
05 - Serve immediately to preserve the crisp and vibrant texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This salad comes together so quickly, you won’t believe it until you’re eating.
- It’s endlessly adaptable—perfect for clearing out the fridge and impressing at picnics or potlucks.
02 -
- If you wait too long to serve, the greens can get soggy—dress right before eating.
- Don’t skimp on the salt with the dressing—it brings all the flavors forward.
03 -
- Layer the more delicate greens on top before tossing, so they don’t get squashed.
- Always taste the dressing before adding—sometimes lemons or honey need a little adjusting.