Side Salad
A fresh mixed greens side salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, pepitas, and a simple homemade vinaigrette, ready in minutes!
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 cups mixed greens, rinsed and dried
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- ⅓ cup pepitas
Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, add mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and pepitas. Toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, kosher salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until the dressing is fully emulsified and smooth.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently with tongs or clean hands to evenly coat the greens, vegetables, and pepitas.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste and best texture.