Garden Salad Pickle Vinaigrette (Print)

A crisp, colorful salad with mixed greens, fresh vegetables and a tangy pickle-infused vinaigrette for a refreshing meal.

# Components:

→ Salad

01 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, arugula, spinach)
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
04 - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1 carrot, julienned
06 - 1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

→ Pickle Vinaigrette

08 - 3 tablespoons dill pickle juice
09 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
13 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill pickles
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
15 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, carrot, radishes, and parsley. Toss gently to mix.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the pickle juice, olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), chopped pickles, and dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
03 - Pour the pickle vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss well to coat all the vegetables evenly.
04 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra dill or parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses everyday vegetables you likely have on hand
  • Completely customizable based on seasonal produce
  • Features a unique pickle vinaigrette that will surprise your taste buds
02 -
  • This salad contains less than 150 calories per serving
  • The pickle vinaigrette stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to a week
  • Perfect for meal prep when you store dressing separately from greens
  • Can easily be made vegan by substituting the honey with maple syrup
03 -
  • Always tear rather than cut delicate greens to prevent browning at the edges. The natural breaking points minimize damage to the cell walls.
  • Vegetables cut to similar sizes create a more balanced eating experience where no single ingredient overwhelms the others.
  • For the most impressive presentation, arrange components in sections before tossing tableside as a miniature culinary performance that delights guests.

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