Easy Sweet and Sour Salad Recipe

This sweet and sour salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines a variety of fresh vegetables with a tangy homemade dressing. It is the perfect side dish for a summer barbecue or a light lunch option on its own. The combination of crisp vegetables, juicy fruit, and the zesty dressing create a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave you craving for more. The best part? It's super easy to make!

Ingredients

• 1 head of lettuce
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 cucumber
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 small red onion
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1 cup mandarin orange segments
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• For the dressing:
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Wash and chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.
2. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
3. Peel and dice the cucumber, then add it to the bowl.
4. Seed and dice the bell pepper, and add it to the bowl.
5. Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
6. Add the pineapple chunks and mandarin orange segments to the bowl.
7. In a small jar, combine the rice vinegar, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Shake well to combine.
8. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
9. Sprinkle with sliced almonds and chopped cilantro.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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