Fresh Garden Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette Recipe
A fresh and vibrant garden salad featuring crisp leafy greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sharp red onion, all tossed in a tangy homemade apple cider vinegar and Dijon mustard dressing. This quick and easy recipe serves as a perfect healthy side dish or light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 bag of leafy greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Mix Greens: In a large bowl, combine the leafy greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion, gently tossing them together to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
- Combine: Drizzle the freshly made dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss lightly to coat the greens and other ingredients evenly, preserving the salad’s crisp and fresh texture.
Notes
- Use fresh, crisp leafy greens for the best texture and flavor.
- Customize the salad by adding nuts or seeds for extra crunch and nutrients.
- Dressing can be adjusted in acidity and seasoning according to personal taste.
- Serve immediately after adding dressing to maintain the salad’s crunchiness.
- Store leftover dressing separately in the refrigerator for up to one week.
