Recipe

Introduction

When you want something light, fresh, and full of texture, a garden-salad with nuts and freshly grated cheese hits all the right notes. It’s perfect for lunch, a light dinner, or a side dish to balance richer foods. Using the Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater, you can shave that cheese just right—fluffy, decorative, and evenly distributed—without fuss or mess.

Ingredients

Mixed greens (lettuce, baby spinach, arugula, etc.), about 4 cups

Cherry tomatoes, halved, about 1 cup

Cucumber, sliced or diced, 1 medium

Carrot, julienned, 1 large

Red onion, thinly sliced, about ½ small

A handful of mixed nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans), roughly chopped

100 grams hard cheese (Parmesan or similar), freshly grated or slice & shave

For the Dressing:

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare Vegetables
Wash all greens and vegetables thoroughly. Spin or pat dry greens so they’re not soggy.

Chop / Slice / Julienne
Use the Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater (or other blades if your chopper/grater has slicing options) to prepare the carrot julienne, slice the cucumber neatly, onion thinly. The garden salad looks best when textures contrast—soft greens, crisp veggies, crunch nuts, decorative cheese.

Toast Nuts (Optional but Recommended)
In a dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the mixed nuts for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Let them cool slightly.

Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey/maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as desired.

Combine Salad
In a large bowl, toss greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, red onion. Drizzle dressing and toss gently to coat.

Grate & Garnish with Cheese
Use the Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater to grate the hard cheese over the top. A fluffier, decorative layer works nicely. Then sprinkle toasted nuts over everything.

Serve Immediately
For best texture, eat right away so greens are crisp and cheese is fresh.

Pro Tips

Keep the cheese in the fridge before grating so it's firm—grates cleaner and less sticky.

Use the wider inlet/outlet feature of your Geedel grater for slices or shavings to get decorative cheese thin-sheets, not just shreds.

If making ahead, keep dressing separate and add just before serving. Greens stay crunchier.

For variation: add sliced apples or pears, dried cranberries, or swap type of cheese (e.g. from Parmesan to aged Gouda) for different flavor profile.

Why This Recipe Works Great with Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater

Because of its ultra-sharp 430 stainless steel blades, multiple blade types (including slicing / fine / wave blades), and its wider inlet/outlet, you can get cheese slices or shavings that look fancy but don’t take forever. The suction base keeps grater stable while you grate, the pusher keeps fingers safe, and cleanup is easy because components detach and are dishwasher safe. Makes salad not just tasty but visually attractive.

Final Thought

Nutty Cheese Garden Salad is one of those dishes that feels elegant but comes together quickly. For those sunny days or when you want something fresh on the table fast, this salad satisfies cravings for crunch, color, and flavor—with a little cheese magic made simple by the Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater.