Restaurant Salad at Home

Just had this amazing salad at a local place called Verskebap.  This photo is NOT enhanced - that's just how fresh and colorful the salad is!  It was very tasty, low in calories, and I will definitely be making this at home!

It consists of:

• spring mix, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, red peppers
• veggie patties on the side
• garlic viniagrette dressing

It's easy to put the salad together, with your favorite ingredients.You can purchase veggie patties if you like, already made.  Here's a great recipe from Epicurious for the dressing:

Ingredients

• 1 to 2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
• Zest of 1 large lemon (about 2 teaspoons)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 cup canola oil or other neutral salad oil, such as walnut
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

Using a mortar and pestle, grind or crush garlic, lemon zest, and salt into a fine paste. Combine lemon juice, vinegar, water and sugar. Add to the garlic paste and then whisk in oil slowly; adjust seasoning to taste.