Lemon Herb Vinaigrette Garden Salad
Lemon Herb Vinaigrette Garden Salad
Ingredients
For the Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Garden Salad
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, any color, diced
- 1 cup croutons, optional
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, dried oregano, dried basil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
⏱️ 5 min00
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and chop the romaine lettuce. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel and slice the cucumber. Shred the carrots. Thinly slice the red onion. Dice the bell pepper.
⏱️ 10 min00
- 3
Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, sliced red onion, and diced bell pepper.
⏱️ 3 min00
- 4
Dress the Salad: Just before serving, pour the lemon herb vinaigrette over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to ensure all vegetables are evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min00
- 5
Serve: Garnish with croutons and shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired, and serve immediately.
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Lemon Herb Vinaigrette Garden Salad
Ingredients
For the Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Garden Salad
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, any color, diced
- 1 cup croutons, optional
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, dried oregano, dried basil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
⏱️ 5 min00 - 2
Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and chop the romaine lettuce. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel and slice the cucumber. Shred the carrots. Thinly slice the red onion. Dice the bell pepper.
⏱️ 10 min00 - 3
Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, sliced red onion, and diced bell pepper.
⏱️ 3 min00 - 4
Dress the Salad: Just before serving, pour the lemon herb vinaigrette over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to ensure all vegetables are evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min00 - 5
Serve: Garnish with croutons and shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired, and serve immediately.