Garden Fresh Veggie Salad
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Prep: 15 mins
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Serves: 2-3
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Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
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2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/2 cup diced cucumber
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1/4 cup shredded carrots
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1/4 cup sweet corn
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1/4 cup cheese cubes
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon honey
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A pinch of salt
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Black pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce 🥬, halved cherry tomatoes 🍅, diced cucumber 🥒, shredded carrots 🥕, and sweet corn 🌽. Mix gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
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Add the cheese cubes 🧀 to the vegetable mixture and gently toss to combine, being careful not to break up the cheese pieces.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil 🫒, fresh lemon juice 🍋, honey 🍯, a pinch of salt 🧂, and black pepper 🌿 until the dressing is smooth and well emulsified.
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Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss everything together thoroughly, ensuring all the vegetables are nicely coated with the dressing.
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Pro Tip: Serve immediately to keep the salad fresh and crisp! For best results, chill your serving bowl beforehand and keep all ingredients refrigerated until ready to assemble. This salad pairs beautifully with grilled chicken or fish for a complete meal. 🥗
