Lettuce Tomato Salad Recipe
Make Lettuce Tomato Salad Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing
Optional Toppings
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Wash the Vegetables
Rinse the romaine lettuce and cherry tomatoes under cold water. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- 2
Chop the Lettuce
Tear or chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
- 3
Prepare the Tomatoes
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
- 4
Slice the Cucumber
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds or half-moons, and add it to the salad bowl.
Dressing Preparation
- 5
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 6
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Adding Optional Toppings
- 7
Add Feta Cheese
Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad.
- 8
Slice the Avocado
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice it into cubes or wedges. Add it to the salad.
- 9
Add Red Onion
Thinly slice the red onion and scatter it over the salad for extra flavor.
