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Mixed Green Salad

A crisp and colorful salad with lettuce, cherry tomatoes, radishes, carrots, pecans, and cheese slices, tossed in a simple vinaigrette.

Total time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
220
Protein
6g
Mixed Green Salad
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Ingredients

  • 6 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 4 medium radishes
  • 1 medium carrot
  • ½ cup pecans
  • 4 slices cheese slices
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash and dry the mixed greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the radishes and carrot into thin rounds.

  3. 3

    Add the tomatoes, radishes, and carrot to the greens.

  4. 4

    Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Cut the cheese slices into strips or cubes and add to the salad along with the pecans.

  6. 6

    Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl.

  7. 7

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • salad bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • small skillet
  • small bowl
  • whisk

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