Cottage Garden Salad
Elevate your table with the vibrant, nutrient-packed Cottage Garden Salad—a feast for the eyes and palate. This refreshing medley of mixed salad greens, crisp cucumber, peppery radishes, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet carrot ribbons comes together in a harmony of flavors and textures. Fresh parsley and chives add a burst of herbal brightness, while a zesty homemade lemon-Dijon vinaigrette ties it all together with a tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this garden-inspired salad is perfect for lunch, dinner sides, or as a centerpiece for light dining. Healthy, easy, and full of farm-fresh goodness, this salad is a must-try for those who crave wholesome, seasonal flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, lettuce)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 4 small radishes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 large carrot
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber (if desired) and slice it into thin rounds or half-moons. Add to the bowl.
Thinly slice the radishes and the red onion, and add them to the salad.
Peel the carrot, then use a vegetable peeler to shave it into thin ribbons. Add the carrot ribbons to the bowl.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and chives, and sprinkle them over the salad.
In a small jar or bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Shake the jar or whisk well to emulsify the dressing.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Cottage Garden Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
560 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.9 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1806 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.5 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 244 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1678 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
