Recipe for Garden Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

A crisp and colorful mix of garden greens and vegetables served with a homemade balsamic dressing.

Ingredients

Salad

• 200g mixed greens
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 50g radishes, sliced

Dressing

• 60ml extra virgin olive oil
• 30ml balsamic vinegar
• 5ml Dijon mustard
• 5g honey
• 2g salt

Preparation

Salad

1. Wash the mixed greens in cold water and dry them thoroughly using a salad spinner
2. Slice the cucumber and radishes into thin rounds and halve the cherry tomatoes
3. Toss all the vegetables together in a large wooden bowl until well distributed

Dressing

1. In a small jar, combine 60ml olive oil, 30ml vinegar, 5ml mustard, and 5g honey
2. Shake the jar vigorously for 30 seconds until the oil and vinegar have emulsified into a smooth dressing
3. Drizzle over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat every leaf

Tips

• Dry the greens completely before adding dressing; any remaining water will prevent the oil from sticking
• Make the dressing in advance to allow the flavors of the mustard and balsamic to meld together
• Add the dressing only at the table to prevent the delicate lettuce leaves from wilting too quickly