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overhead shot of a finished Garden Salad Recipe with Homemade Vinaigrette in a large white serving bowl

Easy Garden Salad Recipe with a Simple Vinaigrette

This is a super easy recipe for a classic Garden Salad with homemade, 4-ingredient vinaigrette. It’s a simple side dish recipe that can be made in less than 10 minutes and is a great low-calorie addition to any healthy meal!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Serving Size 4

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 1 head Romaine Lettuce, chopped
  • ½ cup Red Cherry Tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup Yellow Cherry Tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup Cucumbers, sliced
  • 1 cup Baby Carrots, diced
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Chives, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley, chopped

For the Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • Juice from ½ a Lemon

Instructions

Make the Salad

  • Add the chopped lettuce, vegetables, and fresh herbs to a large bowl. Gently toss to mix them.
    ingredients for a homemade garden salad recipe in a large white bowl ready to be tossed

Make the Dressing

  • Prepare the dressing: combine the cider vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, and lemon in a jar. Shake well to emulsify the oil and vinegar.
    ingredients to make a homemade vinaigrette in a clear glass mason jar with a handle.

Serve

  • Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat.
    homemade vinaigrette in a clear jar being poured over a fresh garden salad

Notes

  1. Nutrition information is based on 4 servings and is approximate. More accurate nutritional data will be determined by the exact ingredients and measurements you use.