Fool-proof Green Salad

Fool-proof Green Salad
  • Author: Mary Berry

This refreshing salad recipe is bursting with vibrant flavors and textures. The zesty dressing with a hint of sweetness perfectly complements the crunchy vegetables and fresh herbs. It's a perfect dish for a light and satisfying meal.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 8 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp caster sugar
  • and saltpepper
  • 1 bunch fresh dill
  • 8 spring onions
  • 8 celery
  • 1 small fennel
  • ½ large cucumber
  • 200g/7oz pack mixed salad leaves
  • 1 Romaine lettuce
  • 100g/3½oz pack rocket or watercress

Instructions

  • For the dressing, put the oil, vinegars, mustard, sugar and salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk until evenly combined and thickened. Taste and season again if needed, then mix in the dill.
  • Put the spring onions, celery and fennel in a large salad bowl. Pour in the dressing and toss well.
  • Place half the cucumber and half the mixed leaves, Romaine lettuce and rocket in the bowl. Season, then top with the remaining cucumber, leaves, Romaine lettuce and rocket. Season well and chill for up to 4 hours
  • Just before serving, toss everything together.

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Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 10