Mixed Salad with Vegetables and Dried Fruits

Ingredients:

• 1 medium lettuce (sliced)
• 1 large carrot (grated)
• 1 cucumber (diced)
• 1 large tomato (diced)
• 1/4 cup almonds (toasted and chopped)
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup walnuts (crushed)
• 1/4 cup dried apricots (chopped into small pieces)
• 1/4 cup parsley (chopped)

Dressing Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• A small pinch of cinnamon (optional)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Vegetables: In a large bowl, mix the lettuce, carrot, cucumber, tomato, and parsley.
2. Add the Dried Fruits: Add the almonds, raisins, walnuts, and dried apricots to the vegetables.
3. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, cinnamon (if using), salt, and pepper.
4. Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring the dried fruits don’t break apart.
5. Serve: Serve chilled as a light, nutritious meal or as a side dish.