How to Make a Garden Salad

A garden salad is a fresh alternative to fast food. It is a great tasting way to start eating a healthier diet. Make a garden salad with just a few simple ingredients and the following steps.

Things You'll Need

• Various salad greens
• Carrots
• Broccoli
• Onions
• Tomatoes
• Olive oil
• Various spices
• Butter

Instructions

1. Wash the greens carefully, making sure not to bruise them. Dry them by placing them on folded paper towels. Put the washed and dried greens in a large bowl.

2. Cut up the tomatoes, onions, carrots, broccoli and cucumbers. Place these in the bowl as well.

3. Make croutons. Cut slices of day-old bread into ½-inch cubes. Melt 1 tbsp. of butter in a skillet, adding a little bit of oil. Add various seasonings and the bread cubes. Fry until light brown in color.

4. Add the croutons to the greens and vegetables. Drizzle a light salad dressing over the garden greens, vegetables and homemade croutons.

5. Toss the salad lightly to cover the entire garden salad with the dressing.

Tips & Warnings

• Try making a homemade dressing using a little olive oil, vinegar and spices that complement the salad.

• Store-bought croutons work just as well as homemade croutons.

• Be creative with the salad. Just because it's healthy, doesn't mean it has to be boring.

• Instead of iceberg lettuce, try substituting romaine lettuce or spinach.

• Be careful when handling the salad greens. They can bruise easily.

• Always exercise caution when handling a sharp knife.