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Garden Salad

A refreshing and colorful Garden Salad packed with crisp vegetables and a zesty dressing, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 head Lettuce Use your preferred type such as romaine or mixed greens.
  • 1 medium Cucumber Chopped into bite-sized pieces.
  • 2 medium Tomatoes Chopped into bite-sized pieces.
  • 1 large Carrot Sliced or shredded.
  • 1 medium Bell pepper Chopped (any color).
  • 1 small Red onion Chopped.
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoon Olive oil Extra virgin recommended for better flavor.
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon juice Freshly squeezed for best taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground for better flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and red onion.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Notes

For a tasty option, add croutons or seeds for extra crunch. You can prepare the salad ahead of time but store dressing separately to maintain freshness.