Simple Salad with Lemon Mint dressing

Here is a Simple salad with Lemon Mint dressing that you could literally make every day. It is bursting with fresh flavors of Peppers, Cucumber and spring greens. Cilantro Mint dressing has lemony and minty deliciousness to it that is brought out even more by addition of Maple syrup.

The salad packs well so make it ahead for lunch or a picnic or even use as aside salad for your party and make it in advance.

The ingredients you will need to make Salad with Lemon Mint dressing

For the Salad:

Spring Greens

Cucumber

Apple

Mandarin Oranges – use fresh orange slices if you would like

Cheese – whichever you have on hand. Mozzarella or Qeso Fresco is great.

Green or Red Pepper

For the dressing:

Cilantro - also called Coriander leaves

Mint - Fresh works best. Use dried Mint if Fresh is not available

Garlic - Use fresh for best flavor

Olive oil - EVOO or regular both would work.

Lemon juice

Maple syrup - Use Honey if you need a substitute

Salt and Pepper

Step by step instruction to make Simple Salad with Lemon Mint dressing

Cut the Cucumber and Apple into medium size pieces

Cut the Green/Red Pepper in small-medium sized pieces.

Mix all the ingredients for the dressing in a blender. Add water as needed to make it pourable consistency.

In a salad bowl, add all Salad ingredients except cheese.

Pour the dressing and mix.

Top with Cheese, Pepita seeds or roasted nuts and enjoy.

Recipe Variations

Add protein of your choice such as Paneer, Tofu or Chickpeas

You can swap Maple syrup with honey

Swap Apples with Pears

If you eat eggs, add some boiled egg on top.

Storing and Making ahead tips

Cut the veggies beforehand.

Make the dressing for up to a day in advance.

Mix at the last minute.

Some delicious recipes to try next:

Green Salad with Strawberries

Indian Chaat Salad

Cauliflower soup

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