Description:

This fresh and vibrant vegetable salad is tossed with a zesty lemon vinaigrette. It’s perfect for a light and refreshing side dish or a nutritious lunch option, especially suitable for warm weather days.

Cooking Equipment Needed:

  • Large mixing bowl Small bowl or jar for dressing Whisk or fork Knife Cutting board

Ingredients:

  • Mixed greens (such as lettuce, spinach, and arugula) – 4 cups
    1 cucumber, thinly sliced
    2 carrots, peeled and shredded
    1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
    10 cherry tomatoes, halved
    1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
    1/4 cup olive oil
    Juice of 1 lemon
    1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
    1 clove garlic, minced
    Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Time:

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Steps:

Preparation: Rinse and dry all the greens and vegetables. Slice the cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion. Shred the carrots. Halve the cherry tomatoes.

Dressing Preparation: In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake until well emulsified.

Assembly: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, cucumber, carrots, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and sliced onion. Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated with the vinaigrette.

Serving: Serve the salad fresh, optionally garnished with fresh herbs like parsley or basil.