House Salad Recipe
cheddar cheese cucumber cherry tomatoes red onion
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion under cold running water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- 2
- 3
Halve the Cherry Tomatoes
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half for easier eating and better mixing with the other ingredients.
- 4
Slice the Red Onion
Thinly slice the red onion. If you find the flavor too strong, soak the slices in cold water for 10 minutes and then drain.
- 5
Grate the Cheddar Cheese
Use a box grater or food processor to grate the cheddar cheese into small shreds.
Salad Assembly
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and grated cheddar cheese.
- 7
Prepare the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 8
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to ensure everything is well coated.
- 9
Serve the Salad
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes for flavors to meld before serving.