Description
This Farmer’s Market Salad is a vibrant, crunchy, and refreshing mix of seasonal vegetables tossed with a zesty homemade vinaigrette. Packed with color and flavor, it’s the perfect way to enjoy fresh produce any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed leafy greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot, peeled and shaved
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup microgreens
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Ensure all vegetables are washed and greens are completely dry using a salad spinner or towel.
- In a large bowl, add the mixed leafy greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, shaved carrot, red onion, and microgreens.
- In a separate jar or small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients.
- Gently toss everything together to coat evenly.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese and give one last gentle toss or leave as garnish.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Chill your salad bowl before serving to keep ingredients crisp longer.
- Store dressing separately if prepping in advance to avoid soggy greens.
- Customize with grains, nuts, or protein for a more filling meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg