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.

Zen Garden Green Salad (禅园绿色沙拉)

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

  1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, pine nuts, and basil leaves.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
  4. 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