Vibrant Salad with Garlicky Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 2 cups romaine lettuce
• 1 Persian cucumber
• 7-8 grape tomatoes
• 1/2 avocado
• 1/3 cup diced green apple
• 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
• 1-2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• 1/4 cup cilantro, dill, and green onion mix
• 1/4 cup fresh garlic
• salt
• pepper
• red pepper flakes
• dry basil
• lemon zest
• lemon juice
• peach white balsamic vinegar
• garlic extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. Start with a bowl of romaine lettuce.
2. Add fresh cucumber, ripe tomatoes, crunchy green apple, red bell pepper, and creamy avocado.
3. Next, add sunflower seeds, fresh grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and fresh herbs.
4. For the dressing, combine garlic paste, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, dry basil, lemon zest, lemon juice, peach white balsamic vinegar, and garlic extra virgin olive oil.
5. Shake it well, pour it over your salad, and give it a good mix.