Fresh Garden Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette Recipe
Introduction
This fresh and vibrant garden salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish to any meal. Featuring crisp greens and a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing, it’s both simple and delicious.
Ingredients
- 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
- 1 bag of leafy greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the leafy greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
- Step 3: Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients while keeping the greens crisp.
Tips & Variations
- For added crunch, sprinkle toasted nuts or seeds over the salad.
- Try adding other seasonal vegetables like bell peppers or radishes for extra color and flavor.
- Use lemon juice instead of apple cider vinegar for a brighter, citrusy dressing.
Storage
Store any leftover salad and dressing separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. The salad is best eaten within 1-2 days to maintain freshness. Toss the salad with the dressing just before serving to keep the greens crisp.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I prepare this salad in advance?
You can chop the vegetables ahead of time and store them refrigerated, but keep the dressing separate and add it just before serving to prevent the greens from wilting.
What can I use instead of Dijon mustard?
If you don’t have Dijon mustard, use yellow mustard or omit it; the dressing will still be flavorful but slightly less tangy.
PrintFresh 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, tossed with a tangy apple cider vinegar and Dijon mustard dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a charming side dish to any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 bag of leafy greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing Ingredients
- 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 to create the base of your garden salad.
- Prepare Dressing: In a 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: Just before serving, drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to evenly coat the vegetables, preserving the crispness of the greens.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like parsley or basil.
- To make it vegan, ensure the Dijon mustard contains no animal products.
- Serve immediately after dressing to maintain freshness and crunch.
- Optional: add nuts or seeds for added texture and nutrition.
Keywords: garden salad, fresh salad, vinaigrette, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, easy salad recipe
