Simple garden salad

• 150 g mixed salad greens
• 250 g cherry tomatoeshalved
• 1 English cucumberthinly sliced into half-moons
• ½ red onionthinly sliced
• 4 tbs store-bought Italian dressing

1. 1

   Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into thin half-moons, and slice the red onion as thin as you can — a mandoline works great here, but a sharp knife does the job fine.

   Tip: If you find raw red onion too sharp, soak the slices in cold water for 3-4 minutes, then pat dry. It takes the edge off without losing the crunch.

2. 2

   Add the mixed greens to a large salad bowl, then scatter the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion on top.

3. 3

   Drizzle 4 tablespoons of Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is lightly coated. Taste and add a little more dressing if needed. Serve immediately.

   Tip: Dress the salad right before serving — the greens will wilt quickly once coated. If you're making this ahead, keep the dressing on the side until ready to eat.

• cutting board
• chef's knife
• large salad bowl
• salad tongs

Per serving

Nutritional values are estimates only.