My old school Garden Salad. The one I can make any day because I always have these vegetables on hand! And sometimes, when I feel like getting really fancy, I even add a sprinkle of parsley. 😳There really are no rules when it comes to a Garden Salad. Any greens, any vegetables. Make this your own!
Prep time: PT7M
Rating
4.98 stars (45 reviews)
Keywords
Garden salad
Ingredients
1 small head iceberg lettuce or other lettuce or leafy greens (, chopped into big bite size pieces (5 to 6 big handfuls))
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved ((~125g/4oz), or 2 tomatoes cut into wedges or chunks)
1 cucumber (, sliced (medium Lebanese / Persian cucumber, or 1/2 long Telegraph/English cucumber))
1 carrot (, peeled and grated using a box grater)
1 tsp parsley or chives (, very finely chopped (if you're feeling fancy!))
1 tbsp cider vinegar ((or any vinegar or lemon juice) (Note 1))
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ((or other neutral oil))
1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard ((or other non spicy smooth mustard))
1/2 tsp cooking/kosher salt ((or 1/4 tsp table salt))
1/2 tsp black pepper
Categories
Side Salad
Cuisine
Western
Steps
Dressing: Shake Dressing in a jar. Taste and adjust - more oil for creamier/less tang, vinegar for more tang, sugar if you want touch of sweet.
Toss: Place all Salad ingredients in a big bowl. Pour over Dressing. Toss well.
Serve: Transfer to serving bowl and serve immediately!
Reviews
Tash231p on 2026-04-09 (5 stars): I made this on the weekend for a BBQ. I used, a little extra olive oil, balsamic vinegar and a pinch of brown sugar. It was delicious. There wasn't any left by the end of the night ❤️
Michele L Elsom on 2026-01-30 (5 stars): Just love your recipes and LOVE LOVE LOVE Dozer.
Christine Hathaway on 2025-04-21 (5 stars): I love this basic all American salad , no fuss , no frills
Karen on 2025-01-04 (5 stars): Simple but refreshing and goes with the variety of dishes you serve at Christmas. Thanks Nagi
Sara on 2023-11-15 (5 stars): I made the salad tonight for Friendsgiving! It will go perfectly with anything anyone brings. I added a little maple syrup to the vinaigrette and I added olives and roasted sunflower seeds to the salad. It’s soooo good! I love the fresh herb suggestion as well. I added both:) I already snuck a bowl to try it out. I might just go for another bowl at the party. Maybe I won’t eat as much dessert that way:)
Chinnamma on 2023-03-17 (5 stars): What a lovely salad. I love it
Donna L Nilsen on 2023-02-14 (5 stars): I loved this salad & dressing.I made this when my friends came over for lunch.
Danielle on 2022-11-29 (5 stars): Lovely simple salad to go with anything. Made with fresh vegetables from our garden.
Jasmine on 2021-11-17 (5 stars): Simple, versatile and delicious! The dressing (with a tiny bit of sugar added) was a hit even with the picky, 'I don't really like green salad' people in the family!
lucie blench on 2021-08-10 (5 stars): I agree! Simplicity is comfort!
