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Best Simple Side Salad with Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette

A fresh and crisp side salad tossed with a tangy homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 0.5 cucumber
  • 0.25 red onion
Dressing
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Salad bowl

Method
 

  1. Combine salad ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Whisk dressing ingredients until emulsified.
  3. Pour dressing over salad and toss.
  4. Serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust sweetness and acidity of dressing to taste.