Italian Herb Garden Salad
This Italian herb garden salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of mixed leafy greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and fresh herbs creates a vibrant and colorful salad that is packed with flavor. The lemon-herb vinaigrette adds a bright and tangy flavor to the salad, while the fresh basil, oregano, and thyme add a touch of sweetness and earthiness. This salad is easy to make and can be tailored to your liking by adding or removing ingredients. It is a great way to use up fresh herbs from your garden or local farmers market.
The Italian herb garden salad is a classic dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. The origins of the salad are unknown, but it is thought to have originated in Italy, where fresh herbs are used extensively in cooking. The salad is typically made with a variety of leafy greens, such as spinach, arugula, or romaine lettuce, as well as fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions. The salad is dressed with a simple lemon-herb vinaigrette, which adds a bright and tangy flavor to the salad. Over the years, the Italian herb garden salad has become a popular dish all over the world. It is a simple and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • Mixed leafy greens (such as spinach, arugula, or romaine lettuce)
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Cucumber, sliced
  • Red onion, thinly sliced
  • Fresh basil, chopped
  • Fresh oregano, chopped
  • Fresh thyme, chopped
  • Lemon-herb vinaigrette (see recipe below)
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the leafy greens, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon-herb vinaigrette ingredients.
  3. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat.
  4. Sprinkle with fresh basil, oregano, and thyme.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Why It Works
  • The combination of mixed leafy greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion creates a vibrant and colorful salad that is packed with flavor.
  • The lemon-herb vinaigrette adds a bright and tangy flavor to the salad, while the fresh basil, oregano, and thyme add a touch of sweetness and earthiness.
  • This salad is easy to make and can be tailored to your liking by adding or removing ingredients.
  • It is a great way to use up fresh herbs from your garden or local farmers market.