Description
Garden-fresh herbs dance through this colorful Salad Delight, creating a symphony of crisp vegetables and tangy dressing. Mediterranean flavors blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor each refreshing bite of pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 bag leafy greens
- 1 cup (150 grams) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber
- 1 small red onion
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry fresh leafy greens to ensure crisp texture and prevent soggy salad.
- Slice cherry tomatoes into halves, creating vibrant bite-sized pieces that burst with flavor.
- Dice cucumber into uniform, thin semicircles for consistent crunch and visual appeal.
- Thinly slice red onion to distribute delicate sharp notes throughout the salad.
- Create tangy vinaigrette by whisking apple cider vinegar with olive oil until emulsified and silky.
- Incorporate Dijon mustard to enhance dressing’s complexity and binding properties.
- Season vinaigrette with pinches of salt and freshly cracked black pepper for balanced taste.
- Pour dressing gradually over prepared vegetables, gently tossing to ensure even coating.
- Allow salad to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to let flavors meld together.
- For optimal freshness, consume within 15-20 minutes of preparation or store components separately in refrigerator.
Notes
- Customize the dressing by adjusting the vinegar-to-oil ratio for a tangier or milder flavor profile.
- Substitute leafy greens like spinach or arugula for a different nutritional boost and taste variation.
- Enhance protein content by adding grilled chicken, tofu, or chickpeas to transform this light salad into a more substantial meal.
- Store dressing separately to prevent soggy greens and maintain the salad’s crisp texture when preparing in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg