Side Salad Recipe
Make Side Salad Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Salad Base
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Tear it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Cut the Vegetables
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl. Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, and then slice it into half-moons. Add the cucumber slices to the salad bowl.
- 3
Slice the Onion
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add the slices to the salad bowl and gently toss the ingredients together.
Adding Toppings
- 4
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the feta cheese, olives, and sunflower seeds over the salad. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Making the Dressing
- 5
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and honey. Whisk or shake until well mixed.
Final Assembly
- 6
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss the salad to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing.