1-Top the lettuce with the ciliegine cheese, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, and pine nuts or sunflower seeds if you’re using them. Don’t forget to add a bit more salt and pepper if you like.

2-Next, whip up the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together the olive oil, champagne vinegar, minced shallots, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder or minced garlic, salt, and pepper until it’s all mixed well. You can also shake it in a sealed jar for ease!

3-Pour that homemade dressing over your salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly. It’s that simple, and you’ll love how the flavors blend.

4-Serve it up right away, and feel free to add extra dressing if you want more zing. For more ideas on simple and fresh salad ideas, check out our southwest chicken salad recipe for a tasty twist!