Vegetable Salad

Here’s a simple and delicious vegetable salad recipe:

Fresh Vegetable Salad

Ingredients:

• Salad Base:
  • 2 cups mixed greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, grated
• Optional Add-ins:
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup nuts or seeds (e.g., sunflower seeds, almonds, walnuts)

Dressing:

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or any vinegar of your choice)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Vegetables:
   • Wash and dry the mixed greens.
   • Halve the cherry tomatoes.
   • Slice the cucumber and bell pepper.
   • Thinly slice the red onion.
   • Grate the carrot.
2. Assemble the Salad:
   • In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and grated carrot.
   • If using optional add-ins, add them to the bowl as well.
3. Make the Dressing:
   • In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
4. Dress the Salad:
   • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
5. Serve:
   • Serve immediately as a fresh side dish or a light main course.

Enjoy your fresh vegetable salad! Feel free to customize it with your favorite vegetables and toppings.