How do I make a garden salad with vinaigrette?

Get creative with your greens and veggies. Learn the art of making a delicious Garden Salad with homemade Vinaigrette dressing!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a Garden Salad with Vinaigrette. Items include: Greens Tomatoes Cucumbers Bell Peppers Olive Oil Balsamic Vinegar Dijon Mustard Salt and Pepper

Greens A handful of each type of greens
Tomatoes 2 medium tomatoes, diced
Cucumbers 1 cucumber, sliced
Bell Peppers 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
Olive Oil 2 tablespoons
Balsamic Vinegar 1 tablespoon
Dijon Mustard 1 teaspoon
Salt and Pepper A pinch of each

Take note
Be careful not to over-dress your salad - a little vinaigrette goes a long way! And remember to wash your greens and veggies thoroughly before using.

1

Gather your greens and veggies

Start by collecting a variety of fresh greens such as lettuce, spinach, or arugula. Chop up some colorful veggies like tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers. Get creative and add any other veggies you love!

2

Prepare the Vinaigrette dressing

In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon of dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk everything together until well combined.

3

Toss it all together

In a large salad bowl, combine your greens and veggies. Drizzle the homemade Vinaigrette dressing over the salad. Gently toss everything together, making sure the dressing is evenly distributed.

4

Serve and enjoy

Transfer your garden salad to serving plates or bowls. Grab a fork, take a bite, and marvel at the explosion of fresh flavors. You did it! Enjoy your Garden Salad with Vinaigrette!