Garden Salad

This classic Garden Salad is a crisp, vibrant, and refreshing side dish that pairs beautifully with almost any meal. It features a colorful mix of crunchy vegetables tossed in a simple, homemade vinaigrette dressing.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Salad Base:

• 6 cups romaine lettuce or mixed salad greens (washed and dried)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 large English cucumber, sliced into half-moons
• 1 medium carrot, shredded or thinly ribboned
• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
• ½ cup croutons (optional, for crunch)

For the Classic Vinaigrette Dressing:

• ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or fresh lemon juice)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (helps bind the dressing)
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste