Bowl of fresh garden salad with lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and shredded carrot slices in a ceramic bowl.

Garden Side Salad

Bowl of fresh garden salad with lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and shredded carrot slices in a ceramic bowl.
“He brings forth food from the earth.” – Psalm 104:14

A fresh, colorful bowl of crisp greens and garden vegetables in a light homemade vinaigrette — the wholesome side that lightens up any hearty supper.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups mixed salad greens or chopped romaine
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and carrot.
  2. In a small jar, whisk or shake together the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon, honey, salt, and pepper.
  3. Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  4. Serve right away, while everything is crisp and fresh.