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Best Simple Side Salad with Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette

A fresh and crisp side salad tossed with a tangy homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 5 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 0.25 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 0.25 cup shredded carrots optional
Balsamic Dressing
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup olive oil

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Salad bowl

Method
 

  1. Whisk together dressing ingredients.
  2. Combine salad ingredients in bowl.
  3. Toss salad with dressing before serving.

Notes

Store dressing separately for meal prep.