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The Garden Salad

A bowl of garden salad with lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and shredded carrot.
Garden salad with crisp greens and colorful vegetables.

A simple salad of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and carrot, tossed with a tangy Dijon and olive oil dressing.

By Cookin' Kitchen

  • Prep: 7 minutes
  • Makes: 4 people

Recipe

The Garden Salad

A simple salad of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and carrot, tossed with a tangy Dijon and olive oil dressing.

Cookin' · https://cookin.club/recipes/the-garden-salad

Prep
7 minutes
Makes
4 people

Ingredients

4 people

For 4 people

Salad

Dressing

Equipment

  • Jar
  • Large bowl
  • Box grater
  • Serving bowl

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Dressing: Shake the dressing in a jar. Taste and adjust: add more oil for a creamier, less tangy dressing, vinegar for more tang, or sugar if you want a touch of sweetness.

    Salad dressing in a glass jar.
  2. Step 2: Toss: Place all the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Pour over the dressing and toss well.

    Dressing being poured over lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes and shredded carrot in a bowl.
  3. Step 3: Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately.

Notes

Make the dressing your own

Apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, balsamic, red wine vinegar, sherry vinegar, champagne vinegar, white vinegar or rice wine vinegar can all be used. White wine vinegar is milder; white vinegar is sharper, so adjust the oil to taste.

  • For extra flavor, add finely minced garlic, dried or fresh herbs, or lemon zest.

  • A little sugar or honey can soften the sharp edge of the dressing; use one or the other, not both.

About this recipe

Crisp lettuce and everyday vegetables come together with a simple Dijon vinaigrette. Use iceberg lettuce or another leafy green, and add parsley or chives if you like.

Overhead view of garden salad with lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and shredded carrot in a white bowl.
A bowl of garden salad, ready to serve.
Overhead arrangement of lettuce, cucumber, carrot, tomatoes and dressing ingredients with labels.
The salad vegetables and dressing ingredients.

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