Garden Salad: A Fresh Summer Recipe
Enjoy the flavors of summer with this refreshing garden salad. Crisp leafy greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and zesty red onions are tossed in a tangy dressing for a perfect side dish or light meal.
- Author: Emma
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-cook
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- Prepare the salad: Combine leafy greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss and serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss to combine, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to add additional toppings like crumbled feta cheese, sliced almonds, or grilled chicken for extra flavor and protein.
- This salad is best served fresh, so dress it right before serving to prevent wilting.
Keywords: summer salad, fresh recipe, garden salad, light meal, side dish