Zen Garden Green Salad (禅园绿色沙拉)
禅园绿色沙拉 (Zen Garden Green Salad) is a refreshing and nutritious Taoist Diet dish that embodies the principles of balance and harmony. This salad is a perfect combination of fresh, vibrant greens and a light, flavorful dressing, making it a delightful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, pine nuts, and basil leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
- Divide the salad into individual serving plates and serve immediately.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking method
- No cooking required
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 11g
Supplies
Large salad bowl Small mixing bowl Serving plates
Tools
Whisk
Serving suggestions
Serve the Zen Garden Green Salad as a light and refreshing starter or as a healthy side dish to complement a main course.
Tips & tricks
For added flavor and texture, you can sprinkle some crumbled feta cheese or add sliced avocado to the salad.
Cost
$10