A fantastic homemade salad combines fresh, vibrant ingredients with a balanced dressing. Here’s a recipe for a delicious and versatile salad:
Ingredients:
- Mixed greens: 4 cups (e.g., spinach, arugula, and baby kale)
- Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- Cucumber: 1, sliced
- Red onion: 1/4, thinly sliced
- Avocado: 1, diced
- Feta cheese: 1/2 cup, crumbled
- Walnuts: 1/4 cup, toasted
- Olives: 1/4 cup, sliced (optional)
- Cooked chicken: 1 cup, diced (optional for added protein)
Dressing:
- Olive oil: 3 tbsp
- Balsamic vinegar: 2 tbsp
- Honey: 1 tsp
- Dijon mustard: 1 tsp
- Garlic: 1 clove, minced
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, feta cheese, walnuts, and olives if using. Add cooked chicken if desired.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated. Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Feel free to customize this salad with other favorite ingredients or dressings to suit your taste!