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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

For the crispest salad, make sure all greens are thoroughly dried after washing

Prepare all components ahead of time, but only dress the salad right before serving to prevent wilting

If preparing in advance, layer ingredients with the heartier vegetables at the bottom and greens on top

For a more robust flavor, allow the dressing to sit for 30 minutes before using

Toast nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant for enhanced flavor

Add sliced protein like grilled chicken, salmon, or tofu to transform this into a main course

Customize with seasonal vegetables for the freshest flavors and best value

For a vegan version, substitute the cheese with nutritional yeast or vegan feta

Massage tougher greens like kale with a little olive oil and salt before adding to the salad

Use a combination of greens with different textures and flavors for the most interesting salad

Fresh Garden Green Salad

Name: Fresh Garden Green Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Ingredients: For the Salad Base:; 8 cups (200g) mixed salad greens (such as romaine, arugula, spinach, and butter lettuce); 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced; 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 avocado, diced; 1 bell pepper (any color), thinly sliced; 1/2 cup (65g) toasted walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped; 1/3 cup (40g) crumbled feta or goat cheese; 1/4 cup (10g) fresh herbs (such as basil, mint, or parsley), roughly chopped; For the Herb Vinaigrette:; 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons (30ml) white wine vinegar or fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 small clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh herbs (chives, basil, or tarragon); 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Optional Add-ins:; 1 cup (150g) homemade croutons; 1/4 cup (35g) dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds; 1/2 cup (75g) sliced radishes; 1 cup (175g) cooked quinoa or farro; 2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered

This vibrant Fresh Garden Green Salad is a celebration of crisp vegetables and bright flavors. Combining a variety of leafy greens with colorful vegetables, crunchy nuts, and tangy cheese, this salad offers a perfect balance of textures and tastes. Dressed with a homemade herb vinaigrette that brings everything together, it's both refreshing and satisfying. Versatile enough for everyday lunches yet elegant enough for dinner parties, this salad makes a wonderful side dish or can be transformed into a complete meal with the addition of protein. Packed with nutrients and bursting with garden-fresh flavor, this simple-to-prepare salad is a delicious way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet while pleasing even the most discerning palates.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

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Total Time

15 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

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For the Salad Base:

8 cups (200g) mixed salad greens (such as romaine, arugula, spinach, and butter lettuce)

1 large cucumber, thinly sliced

1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

1 avocado, diced

1 bell pepper (any color), thinly sliced

1/2 cup (65g) toasted walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped

1/3 cup (40g) crumbled feta or goat cheese

1/4 cup (10g) fresh herbs (such as basil, mint, or parsley), roughly chopped

For the Herb Vinaigrette:

1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons (30ml) white wine vinegar or fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 small clove garlic, minced

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh herbs (chives, basil, or tarragon)

1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

1/4 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Optional Add-ins:

1 cup (150g) homemade croutons

1/4 cup (35g) dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds

1/2 cup (75g) sliced radishes

1 cup (175g) cooked quinoa or farro

2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered

Instructions

Wash and thoroughly dry all salad greens using a salad spinner or clean kitchen towels. Tear any large leaves into bite-sized pieces.

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, diced avocado, and bell pepper slices.

For the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, chopped herbs, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined and emulsified.

If using a jar, you can also seal it and shake vigorously until the dressing is emulsified.

Just before serving, drizzle about half of the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Add more dressing as needed.

Top the dressed salad with toasted nuts, crumbled cheese, and fresh herbs.

If using any optional add-ins, sprinkle them over the salad now.

Serve immediately with the remaining dressing on the side.

Fresh Garden Green Salad

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