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garden salad is perfect

Looking for a light meal for those hot summer days? A garden salad is perfect. It's fresh, delicious, and easy to make. This dish highlights the season's best, with crisp greens and colorful veggies.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar balsamic or apple cider
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Salad spinner or colander
  • Small jar for dressing

Method
 

  1. Instructions
  2. Wash all vegetables thoroughly
  3. Tear greens into bite-sized pieces
  4. Combine greens, cucumber, tomatoes, pepper, and onion in the bowl
  5. Mix oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in the jar
  6. Shake dressing well and drizzle over salad
  7. Toss gently to coat
  8. Top with feta if desired