Everyday Garden Salad Done Right

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

This Garden Fresh Tossed Salad is a colorful and nutritious dish that showcases a variety of fresh vegetables. As an easy salad recipe, it’s perfect for quick lunches, light dinners, or as a side for your favorite meals.

Featuring crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and other seasonal produce, this salad recipe is easily customizable to cater to your taste preferences.

Simple and Refreshing Garden Salad

This tossed salad brings together an assortment of garden-fresh ingredients, all tossed in a light dressing to enhance the flavors. It’s ready in just 15 minutes and serves 4 people, making it an ideal choice for a quick and healthy meal.

Ingredients

4 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup bell pepper, diced (any color)
1/4 cup carrots, shredded
1/4 cup olives, sliced (optional)
1/4 cup feta cheese or shredded cheese (optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep the Ingredients: Wash and dry the salad greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Add Vegetables: Layer in the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and carrots on top of the greens.
Dress the Salad: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.

Toss to Combine: Gently toss the salad until the ingredients are well combined and coated with the dressing.
Serve: Enjoy immediately as a refreshing side or light meal. Optionally, top with feta cheese and olives for added flavor.