"Presenting my old-school Garden Salad! Yep, the one I can make any day because I always have some vegetables on hand. Sometimes, I even get real foo fooie and add a sprinkle of parsley. 😳 Just kidding… or am I? There really are no rules when it comes to a Garden Salad. Any greens and any vegetables will do, all tied together with a classic and simple salad dressing. Make this your own!"
Classic Garden Salad is an easy side dish that pairs well with anything! Everyone needs an easy side salad recipe in their back pocket, and this one is my favorite!
Garden Salad
Servings – 4 Prep Time – 5-10 Minutes
Ingredients:
8 cups mixed lettuces, romaine, iceberg, and loose mesclun mix all work well it’s your preference.
2 carrots, shredded or chopped small
4 radishes, halved and sliced
2 cucumbers, sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional
2 cups croutons, optional
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
Dressing of your choice
1 avocado, sliced - optional I love using these when they are in season
Directions:
Ensure all of your ingredients are chopped into bite sized pieces, then toss them all together in a large bowl.
Season with Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper.
Dress with your favorite dressing, or lightly coat and toss in the entire salad. It’s completely up to you!
Enjoy!
Notes:
Nutrition information includes cheese and croutons, but does not include dressing.
Salad can be served right away or stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 day. Toss with your favorite dressing right before serving. Otherwise it will get soggy… and no one likes soggy salad… at least I don’t!
Add in deli meats, boiled eggs, and chunks of your favorite cheese for a heartier meal instead.
Nutrition:
Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g| Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 537mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 1mg
"This recipe is a keeper and a base note for yourself on a how to for making a simple salad. You can double the recipe to meal prep lunches for the week. Just leave the dressing and croutons on the side separate!"
CWT is not a certified dietician or nutritionist. Any nutritional information shared on this site is an estimate counted through measurements and package nutritional information used in each recipe. If calorie, macro counting and other nutritional values are important to you, I recommend running the ingredients through your choice of nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary depending on national brands used per recipe.