Colorful Mixed Salad Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Start by washing and preparing all the vegetables and fruits. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and slice the tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and avocado.
• STEP 2.In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, olives, and avocado.
• STEP 3.In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette dressing.
• STEP 4.Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
• STEP 5.Serve the colorful mixed salad immediately as a side dish or add grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a complete meal.
• STEP 6.For storage, keep the salad and dressing separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. The salad can be stored for up to 2 days, but it is best to add the dressing just before serving to maintain the freshness and crispness of the vegetables.

Cooking Tips

• You can customize the salad by adding or substituting other vegetables or fruits of your choice.
• To add some crunch, you can sprinkle toasted nuts or seeds on top of the salad.
• For a creamy twist, crumble some feta or goat cheese over the salad before serving.

Storage and Serving

• Serve the colorful mixed salad as a side dish with grilled meats or fish.
• You can also enjoy it as a light and refreshing meal on its own.
• To make it a complete meal, add some protein like grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
• Store the salad and dressing separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
• Add the dressing just before serving to maintain the freshness and crispness of the vegetables.