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Simple Fresh Garden Side Salad — homemade fresh garden side salad recipe

Simple Fresh Garden Side Salad

A refreshing and crisp garden side salad featuring fresh seasonal vegetables tossed in a light lemon olive oil dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 45
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 2 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, spinach, arugula)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
Dressing
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and thoroughly dry all vegetables.
  2. Combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl.
  3. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
  5. Gently toss the ingredients to coat them evenly.
  6. Serve the salad immediately on a plate.

Notes

Serve immediately to ensure the greens remain crisp.