House Salad Recipe
Make House 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
Preparation of Salad Base
- 1
Prepare the Lettuce
Wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Tear them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Slice the Cherry Tomatoes
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the salad bowl.
- 3
Prepare the Cucumber
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds or half-moons. Add to the salad bowl.
- 4
Chop the Red Onion
Finely chop the red onion and add it to the salad bowl for flavor.
Adding Toppings
- 5
Shred the Carrots
Grate or julienne the carrots and sprinkle them over the salad.
- 6
Add Croutons
Sprinkle the croutons evenly across the top of the salad.
- 7
Add Feta Cheese
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad for added creaminess and flavor.
Making the Dressing
- 8
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 9
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.