Fresh Simple Garden Salad Healthy and Easy Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, and lettuce)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 whole cucumber, sliced
• 1 whole bell pepper (any color), diced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 whole carrot, shredded
• 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Start by washing all the mixed greens under cool running water. Spin them dry in a salad spinner or pat them with a clean kitchen towel.
2. In a large salad bowl, place the fresh mixed greens as the base.
3. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, diced bell pepper, thinly sliced red onion, and shredded carrot on top of the greens.
4. If using, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped walnuts over the salad for an added crunch and flavor.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until the dressing emulsifies.
6. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad, then toss gently to combine all the ingredients without bruising the greens.
7. Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or refrigerate for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld slightly before serving.