Fresh Garden Salad Recipe with Honey-Lemon Dressing

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

1. 4 cups of mixed greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula) from your garden
2. 2 tomatoes, chopped
3. 1 cucumber, sliced
4. 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
5. 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
6. Salt and pepper to taste

For the Honey-Lemon Dressing:

1. Juice of 1 large lemon
2. 2 tablespoons honey
3. 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
4. Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Begin by preparing your vegetables. Wash your garden greens thoroughly and let them dry. Chop the tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
2. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
3. For the dressing, squeeze the juice of one large lemon into a bowl. Add honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
5. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top (if using), add salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Enjoy this fresh garden salad as a light lunch or as a side dish for your favourite meal. This recipe celebrates the simple, fresh flavors of your garden produce, elevated by a homemade dressing that’s a perfect blend of sweet and tangy.