Green Salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that features a variety of fresh greens and vegetables, tossed together with a light and flavorful dressing. It’s a versatile dish that can be customized with your favorite ingredients, making it a perfect choice for a light lunch or a side dish.
Cooking time: No cooking required
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Ready time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (such as lettuce, spinach, arugula, or mesclun)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced radishes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, basil, or cilantro)
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or any other nuts/seeds of your choice
For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar of your choice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, radishes, fresh herbs, and sliced almonds. Toss gently to mix all the ingredients together.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the greens and vegetables with the dressing.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately as a refreshing and nutritious green salad.
You can also add other ingredients to your green salad, such as avocado, bell peppers, carrots, or any other vegetables of your choice. Additionally, you can include protein sources like grilled chicken, tofu, or chickpeas to make it a more substantial meal. The possibilities are endless, and you can customize the salad to your liking. Enjoy the fresh flavors and the nutritional benefits of this delicious green salad.
