Fresh Garden Green Salad | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• For the Salad Base:
• 8 cups (200g) mixed salad greens (such as romaine, arugula, spinach, and butter lettuce)
• 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1 bell pepper (any color), thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup (65g) toasted walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped
• 1/3 cup (40g) crumbled feta or goat cheese
• 1/4 cup (10g) fresh herbs (such as basil, mint, or parsley), roughly chopped
• For the Herb Vinaigrette:
• 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) white wine vinegar or fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh herbs (chives, basil, or tarragon)
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Optional Add-ins:
• 1 cup (150g) homemade croutons
• 1/4 cup (35g) dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds
• 1/2 cup (75g) sliced radishes
• 1 cup (175g) cooked quinoa or farro
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered