Simple Garden Fresh Veggie Salad
Looking for a light, refreshing, and nutrient-packed meal? Our Simple Garden Fresh Veggie Salad is the answer! This vibrant salad combines a colorful array of fresh vegetables, creating a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Perfect for hot summer days, as a side dish, or a light lunch, this salad is customizable, easy to prepare, and bursting with flavor and nutrients.
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Ingredients
- 2 cup Mixed Salad Greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
- 1 Cucumber diced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper sliced
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper sliced
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 1 Carrot grated
- 1/2 Red Onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup Purple Cabbage shredded
- 1 cup Corn Kernels (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 1/4 cup Pumpkin Seeds
- 1/4 cup Feta Cheese crumbled (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 Clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp Honey optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine all the prepared vegetables: mixed greens, cucumber, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, carrot, red onion, purple cabbage, and corn.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the vegetables.
- Sprinkle pumpkin seeds and crumbled feta cheese (if using) over the top.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Simple Garden Fresh Veggie Salad!