Classic Garden Salad
A fresh and simple garden salad with crisp vegetables, perfect for a light side dish or healthy meal starter.
Equipment
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
Romaine lettuce (chopped)
200 g
Cucumber (sliced)
1 piece
Cherry tomatoes (halved)
250 g
Carrot (julienned)
2 pieces
Red onion (thinly sliced)
1 piece
Olive oil
60 ml
Lemon (juiced)
1 piece
Salt
1 tsp
Black pepper (ground)
0.5 tsp
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables
Wash all vegetables thoroughly under cold running water. Dry with paper towels if needed.
Make the dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Assemble and serve
Place chopped vegetables in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately.
Storage
Best eaten fresh. If storing, keep dressing separate to maintain crispness.
Notes
• Customize with herbs like parsley or basil for extra flavor.
• Add protein like grilled chicken or feta cheese for a heartier salad.
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